Main description:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) begins in early childhood and is characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, restricted interests and repetitive behavior. As many as half of children with ASD between the ages of 3 and 8 also exhibit disruptive behaviors that interfere with their overall development and family functioning.

This Therapist Guide, Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior, is designed for therapists to use with parents of children with ASD and challenging behaviors, such as tantrums, noncompliance, and aggression. Based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and developed over more than a decade of research, the intervention consists of 11 core sessions as well as supplemental sessions, a home visit, and follow-up visits. Each session includes a therapist script, activity sheets,
parent handouts, and checklists. Video vignettes are available online to illustrate concepts. The treatment manual is designed to be used in conjunction with the companion Workbook for parents. Each session is delivered individually in weekly outpatient visits. Homework assignments between sessions focus on
implementing behavior change strategies collaboratively chosen by the therapist and parent.

Contents:

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Introduction to the Manual

Introduction to the Behavior Support Plan

Core Sessions

Session 1: Behavioral Principles

Session 2: Prevention Strategies

Session 3: Daily Schedules

Session 4: Reinforcement 1

Session 5: Reinforcement 2

Session 6: Planned Ignoring

Session 7: Compliance Training

Session 8: Functional Communication Training

Session 9: Teaching Skills 1

Session 10: Teaching Skills 2

Session 11: Generalization and Maintenance

Appendix A Telephone Booster

Appendix B Home Visit

Appendix C Parent Training Case Example with Sample Behavior Support Plan

Appendix D Problem-Solving Common Challenges in Implementing the Program

Appendix E RUBI Progress Note

References

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