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Last updated: 7th February 2012
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The behaviour of people with an autism spectrum disorder may at times be puzzling to parents and carers. This book offers an insight into practical approaches and strategies which can be applied in day-to-day situations or where anxiety may cause concern and even alarm. Full of helpful case studies and guidance on behaviour in both children and adults: a vast amount of helpful information packed into a small book.
I must admit that before reading this book I was sceptical about how useful such a slim volume could be when applied to the vast and highly complex subject of autism and behaviour.
In her introduction Fiona May emphasises how different each individual is and how, therefore, there is never one clear solution for any behaviour that might be causing us difficulty. What her book offers instead is an overview of the most common ways that autistic spectrum disorders affect behaviour, and a beginner's guide to some of the most popular and effective tools we have in understanding, managing and attempting to modfiy those behaviours that challenge us the most. The writing style is clear and extremely concise, which means that a deceptively large amount of information is conveyed in the booklet's 60 pages.
The greatest strength of this title is the way that it constantly signposts the reader to easily accessible and relevant sources of further information and support. Almost every paragraph contains a reference to other books, websites or helplines that can provide more detailed information. As long as this information is kept up-to-date in future editions, this attribute alone earns Understanding behaviour a place on many parents' and professionals' bookcases.
There is an important page at the end of the book that stresses the need for parents and carers to try to take some regular 'time out' and this includes the relevant legislation to cite to social service departments when trying to obtain such support.
Overall this is an extremely useful and readable resource that will be of benefit to parents and professionals, both as a starting point and as a guide for where to go for more in-depth information and support.
Debbie WaltersNAS Project Officer and parent of two boys with ASD