Managing the Cycle of Meltdowns for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (576 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626365695 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Based on Geoff Colvin’s bestselling book, Managing the Cycle of Acting-Out Behavior in the Classroom, this practitioner-friendly guide provides special and general education teachers of autistic students with a six-phase positive behavior support model that includes interventions for each phase. Outlining practical steps for preventing and responding to the various phases of meltdown behavior in students with autism spectrum disorder, you’ll find: An overview of ASD Examples of meltdown behavior Common triggers Addressing sen
We learned from Geoff and Martin’s book that what we once regarded as problem behaviors are really very purposeful strategies for achieving his various goals. Although our son has not had a true meltdown in many years, he still periodically displays the rest of the cycle. The appendices offered some very concrete examples that are helpful for implementation." (Mandy Ellis, Special Education Teacher and Learning Intervention Specialist 2011-12-22)"The author clearly explains the process of meltdown prevention and includes tables, lists and charts that summarize important points in the text. These features help teachers encapsulate the information into manageable, memorable bites, and are helpful for analyzing real-life situations." (Carole S. The strategies suggested are comprehensive and sensitive to the di
Geoff Colvin draws on his experience as a classroom teacher and administrator, researcher at the University of Oregon, and national public school consultant. Colvin has authored more than sixty publications, books, book chapters, journal articles, and video programs on the subject of teaching and managing students with behavioral problems.. Recognized as a national expert on the subjects of school safety and violence prevention, Colvin has provided in-service training for teachers and administr