Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Working With People With Challenging Behaviors by Ory, M.A. What can I say about this wonderful book? There is nothing else on the market quite like this "I have read through dozens of books pertaining to Autism and within this one book I found more useful information than anywhere else. This book is not just for parents and therapists, but also for family members adjusting to life with a child who has Autism. It helps you get inside the head of a child with Autism, and understand how to deal with their behavior issues due to communication problems." What is the biggest challenge facing parents, caregivers, and teachers interacting with a child with autism? · BAD BEHAVIOR Ory is so helpful and insightful with methods that work with these children's acting out. These children must learn how they can self-regulate this bad behavior. Especially useful for those working with persons with developmental disabilities, behaviour disorders, or psychiatric disturbances. Innovations that maximize the performance of people exhibiting challenging behaviours and that calm the environment for everyone else sharing the classroom or home. Ory is a registered psychologist who has worked in , British Columbia since 1978 with children and adults with mentally handicapping conditions. He specializes in clients with autistic features, extremely challenging behavior, and diagnosis with a concurrent mental illness. Since 1990, has been a member of a multi-disciplinary support team on Vancouver Island (Island Mental Health Support Team) which assists persons to remain in their community settings. He describes his role as including direct counselling, functional behavior analysis, prescriptive behavioral strategies, emotional management strategies, and caregiver training about the effect of an individual's cognitive limitations on a person's coping ability. presents spirited workshops and seminars for parents and professionals on a regular basis and often donates a portion of his book sales back to the non-profits that sponsor such events. "This book is wonderful !! Do you work with people with developmental disabilities? If you do, this book will have haggard edges from use. I personally have used this book in staff trainings and as a reference when faced with challenging behaviors. This guide offers intervention strategies for agitation, distress and panic behaviors in people with profound and severe developmental disabilitites running the gamut to challenging sexual behavior in people with mild and moderate developmental disabilities. Specific information is given regarding boundary setting and teaches staff how to determine what to do and when" D.M. Menlo, GA This special book, Working With People With Challenging Behaviors, is also essential for caregivers of children with other developmental disabilities. List Price $44.9522% Off save $10.00Click to Order Now: $34.95 p.s. Ory has an essential Online Presentation Series through Autism Education Online. You should take advantage of it. Or call 1-866-9AUTISM (1-866-928-8476) to get your copy today! Autism Today™ sales@... Please e-mail or phone us if we can be of assistance. Shane M.D. "Light travels faster than sound, this is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak..." Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, today is a gift hence it is called the present. *None of us is as smart as all of us* Check out some of my work at: http://photos./smdscott141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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