Simple Strategies That Work! Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities

Simple Strategies That Work! Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students with Asperger Syndrome, High- Functioning Autism, and Related Disabilities  By Brenda Smith Myles. (XED Myles 2006) This book provides ideas and suggestions that teachers can use to help a student with AS/HFA on the road to success. The book discusses problems that arise in […]

Social Behavior and Self-Management

Social Behavior and Self-Management by Kari Dunn Buron, MS, Jane Thierfeld Brown EdD, Mitzi Curtis, MA, and Lisa King, Med. (XBM Buron 2012) 5 point scales for Adolescents and Adults. Pp. 71. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

The Zones of Regulation

The Zones of Regulation by Leak Kuypers (XBM Kuype 2011) Self-regulation is something everyone continually works on, whether we are cognizant of it or not.  We all encounter trying circumstances that test our limits from time to time.  If we are able to recognize when we are becoming less regulated, we are able to do something about […]

Individualized Supports for Students with Problem Behaviors

Individualized Supports for Students with Problem Behaviors  by Linda M. Bambara and Lee Kern. (XBM Bamba 2005) This book focuses on the nuts and bolts of designing positive behavior support plans for students with such disabilities as mental retardation, autism, learning disabilities, and emotional/behavioral disorders. Strategies are provided for addressing individual behavioral problems at all […]

Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism

Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, and Richard Foxx. (XBM Green 2001) This book provides information on the effectiveness of treatments for autism and emphasizes that interventions must be backed by credible research. Pp. 121. If available, item can be checked out from the resource room at no cost.

Functional Assessment and Program Development for Problem Behavior: A practical Handbook

Functional Assessment and Program Development for Problem Behavior: A practical Handbook by Robert E. O’Neill. (XBM O’Neil 1997) This guide to functional assessment procedures includes a variety of strategies for assessing problem behavior situations, and presents a systematic approach for designing behavioral support programs based on those assessments. Professionals and students will appreciate the way […]

Severe Behavior Problems: A functional Communication Training Approach (Treatment Manuals for Practitioners)

Severe Behavior Problems: A functional Communication Training Approach (Treatment Manuals for Practitioners) by V. Mark Durand. (XBM Duran 1990) Dr. Durand presents an easily understood, yet technically tight, presentation of functional communication training. Dr. Durand provides an excellent demonstration of the applied analysis of behavior and provides a framework for understanding that behavior.  He discusses […]

Communication- Based Intervention for Problem Behavior: A User’s Guide for Producing Positive Change

Communication- Based Intervention for Problem Behavior: A User’s Guide for Producing Positive Change By Edward G. Carr. (XBM Carr 1994) Understanding why individuals engage in problem behavior is the first step toward developing effective interventions–and this user-friendly guide will help you do both. First, you’ll get a primer on understanding challenging behaviors and learn how […]