Main description:

Behavior Solutions for the Home is a tool for parents whose children's behaviors are impeding their daily life. Once they see a particular behavior, parents can quickly look up an in-the-moment solution and read more about what could be causing that behavior-and more importantly, how to overcome it. This helpful book is intended to provide general, practical solutions for busy (and often overwhelmed) parents who can benefit from a handy reference guide to help them address common behaviors at home and in the community. This book is a must-have for every parent and caregiver working with a child on the autism spectrum!

Contents:

Section One: Self-Care and Promoting Independence
Chapter 1: Getting Dressed
Chapter 2: Restricted Clothing Choices
Chapter 3: Buttoning, Zipping, and Snapping
Chapter 4: Shoe Tying
Chapter 5: Bathing and Showering Issues
Chapter 6: Haircuts and Grooming
Chapter 7: Teeth Brushing
Chapter 8: Cutting Fingernails and Toenails
Chapter 9: Lotions and Sunscreens
Chapter 10: Toileting
Section Two: Eating and Mealtime Issues at Home
Chapter 11: Trouble with Textures
Chapter 12: Restricted Diet and Picky Eating
Chapter 13: Messy Eating
Chapter 14: Overstuffing the Mouth
Chapter 15: Utensil Use
Chapter 16: Sitting at the Table and Staying in Seat
Chapter 17: Swallowing Medication and Supplements
Section Three: Bedtime and Sleeping Issues
Chapter 18: Difficulty Waking Up
Chapter 19: Getting out of the House on Time
Chapter 20: Calming Down for Bedtime
Chapter 21: Inconsistent Sleep Patterns
Chapter 22: Staying in Bed
Section Four: Community Outings
Chapter 23: Grocery Stores
Chapter 24: Malls
Chapter 25: Movie Theaters
Chapter 26: Restaurants
Chapter 27: Extracurricular Activities
Chapter 28: Dentist and Doctor Appointments
Section Five: Family and Friends
Chapter 29: Family Gatherings
Chapter 30: Holidays
Chapter 31: Vacations
Chapter 32: Car and Air Travel
Chapter 33: Pets
Chapter 34: Sibling Relationships
Chapter 35: Play Dates
Appendix A: Backward Chaining Example for Dressing
Appendix B: Example of Visual Schedule for Morning Routine
Appendix C: Example of Visual Schedule for Night Routine
Appendix D: Fun and Easy Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills
Additional Resources
About the Author
Index