Understanding Autistic Behaviors
Improving Health, Independence, and Well-Being
By Theresa Regan | Publisher: INDIEGO PUBLISHING LLC
About the book
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder usually receive a diagnosis when certain behaviors negatively impact their health, independence, and quality of life. These behaviors are evident across the lifespan: a two-year-old melts down if his red cars are mixed in with his orange cars; a middle-aged woman exhibits staring spells when faced with relationship conflict; an aging gentleman hoards clocks and papers but does not eat nutritious foods or take showers. A correct diagnosis of ASD is an essential first step in navigating this journey, but the next question is “What now?” To provide much-needed answers, Dr. Theresa Regan, author of Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults 2nd Edition, suggests general techniques to improve functioning in the areas of emotional regulation, communication, and independent behaviors. In Understanding Autistic Behaviors: Improving Health, Independence, and Well-Being, she offers practical exercises to help caregivers and family members implement effective strategies that are specific to the ASD individual in their lives to achieve successful outcomes for everyone.
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Editions of Understanding Autistic Behaviors
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781946824158
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781946824141
- EBook
- ISBN 9781946824165
Read an Excerpt
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder usually receive a diagnosis when certain behaviors negatively impact their health, independence, and quality of life. These behaviors are evident across the lifespan: a two-year-old melts down if his red cars are mixed in with his orange cars; a middle-aged woman exhibits staring spells when faced with relationship conflict; an aging gentleman hoards clocks and papers but does not eat nutritious foods or take showers. A correct diagnosis of ASD is an essential first step in navigating this journey, but the next question is “What now?” To provide much-needed answers, Dr. Theresa Regan, author of Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults 2nd Edition, suggests general techniques to improve functioning in the areas of emotional regulation, communication, and independent behaviors. In Understanding Autistic Behaviors: Improving Health, Independence, and Well-Being, she offers practical exercises to help caregivers and family members implement effective strategies that are specific to the ASD individual in their lives to achieve successful outcomes for everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Understanding Autistic Behaviors about?
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder usually receive a diagnosis when certain behaviors negatively impact their health, independence, and quality of life. These behaviors are evident across the lifespan: a two-year-old melts down if his red cars are mixed in with his orange cars; a middle-aged woman exhibits staring spells when faced with relationship conflict; an aging gentleman hoards clocks and papers but does not eat nutritious foods or take showers. A correct diagnosis of ASD is an essential first step in navigating this journey, but the next question is “What now?” To provide much-needed answers, Dr. Theresa Regan, author of Understanding Autism in Adults and Aging Adults 2nd Edition, suggests general techniques to improve functioning in the areas of emotional regulation, communication, and independent behaviors. In Understanding Autistic Behaviors: Improving Health, Independence, and Well-Being, she offers practical exercises to help caregivers and family members implement effective strategies that are specific to the ASD individual in their lives to achieve successful outcomes for everyone.
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What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Understanding Autistic Behaviors?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Coping with / advice about personal, social and health topics > Coping with / advice about neurodevelopmental issues or topics > Coping with / advice about autism spectrum disorder
Where can I read a sample of Understanding Autistic Behaviors?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781946824158
Is Understanding Autistic Behaviors part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Understanding Autism Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Understanding Autistic Behaviors?
Theresa Regan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Understanding Autistic Behaviors is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781946824158) and paperback(ISBN 9781946824141) and ebook(ISBN 9781946824165)
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