Difficult Moments for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (DVD)

DVD - Difficult Moments for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Brenda Smith Myles

Interventions and Supports for Dealing with Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns

In this DVD, Brenda Smith Myles discusses the highlights of her best-selling book, Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns, co-authored by Jack Southwick. Practical solutions to the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger Syndrome and their families include such topics as:

• Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome and their impact on behavior
• Stages of the rage cycle
• Strategies that promote social skills development, including self-awareness, self-calming, and self-management
• Solutions for parents, including organization and support, daily routines, etc.

Playing Time - 25.00 minutes

Daily life can present stress to all of us, but for individuals with autism spectrum disorders everyday life can be particularly challenging. When not addressed early on, stress can quickly escalate, culminating in full-blown rage. Fortunately, there are signs along the way if only we know what to look for. In this DVD, Brenda Smith Myles, co-author of Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns, shares her unique insights about the rage cycle along with interventions for each stage, including recommendations for adult behavior.

Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the University of Kansas, who writes and speaks internationally on Asperger Syndrome and autism.