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Reviews"As a parent of an adult child diagnosed with autism, it is important to have books like Positive Parenting for Autism that empower guardians to assist those family members in achieving their goals. This book investigates reasons for behaviors and reinforcement techniques. The author did an excellent job of recognizing parents as the experts on their children, and teaching the skills of clinicians to caregivers." --Rebecca Goss, M.Ed., LPC, " Positive Parenting for Autism is a great introduction to applied behavior analysis for parents of kids with autism, who are suddenly faced with the panic of trying to decipher truth from myths of effective interventions. To those parents I say, relax and read this book. The truth is here!" --Mark R. Dixon, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Author of the PEAK Relational Training System, "Positive Parenting for Autism is a great introduction to applied behavior analysis for parents of kids with autism, who are suddenly faced with the panic of trying to decipher truth from myths of effective interventions. To those parents I say, relax and read this book. The truth is here!"--Mark R. Dixon, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Author of the PEAK Relational Training System, "As a parent of an adult child diagnosed with autism, it is important to have books like Positive Parenting for Autism that empower guardians to assist those family members in achieving their goals. This book investigates reasons for behaviors and reinforcement techniques. The author did an excellent job of recognizing parents as the experts on their children, and teaching the skills of clinicians to caregivers."--Rebecca Goss, M.Ed., LPC, "Positive Parenting for Autism is a great introduction to applied behavior analysis for parents of kids with autism, who are suddenly faced with the panic of trying to decipher truth from myths of effective interventions. To those parents I say, relax and read this book. The truth is here!"--Mark R. Dixon, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Author of the PEAK Relational Training System "As a parent of an adult child diagnosed with autism, it is important to have books like Positive Parenting for Autism that empower guardians to assist those family members in achieving their goals. This book investigates reasons for behaviors and reinforcement techniques. The author did an excellent job of recognizing parents as the experts on their children, and teaching the skills of clinicians to caregivers."--Rebecca Goss, M.Ed., LPC
SynopsisPositive Parenting for Autism delivers practical guidance that will empower parents to implement the techniques used by professionals to help their child with autism build essential social and life skills in an encouraging, affirming way. Raising a child with autism is one of the most challenging responsibilities any parent can face. It can be difficult to manage the commitments of daily life and also feel as though you're doing all you can to support the development of your special needs child. Positive Parenting for Autism delivers scientifically-proven techniques to practice in your day-to-day life to help your child develop the essential skills they need to thrive and live a fulfilling life with autism. Written by board certified behavior analyst and therapist, Victoria Boone, Positive Parenting for Autism provides concrete tools to help you develop personalized behavior change plans aimed at both increasing your child's positive behaviors and decreasing unwanted or problem behaviors associated with their autism. Based on the principles of applied behavioral therapy (ABA), Positive Parenting for Autism offers strengths-based strategies that will empower you to help your child with autism meet, and even exceed, the goals you envision for them. Compassionate and effective, Positive Parenting for Autism offers: Clear, easy-to-understand explorations of core ABA strategies such as using positive vs. negative reinforcement, teaching complex behaviors, practicing social skills, coordinating with educators, and more, to help your child manage daily life with autism. Real-life examples of these techniques in practice to help you understand how these new skills and strategies address the everyday situations you and your child with autism face. Guidance for creating a program of action for your child based on the proven strategies and techniques of ABA that are tailored to the unique needs of your child with autism. Parenting a child with autism presents unique challenges. But with the thorough, practical guidance in Positive Parenting for Autism , you'll feel confident using these effective skill-building techniques to bring about positive, lasting change in your child's life., Discover strengths-based strategies to help your child with autism build life skills starting today It can be a challenge to manage life as a special needs parent and feel like you are doing all you can to support your child's growth and development. Positive Parenting for Autism offers proven techniques for helping your child with autism develop the foundational skills they need to thrive and live a fulfilling life. Using scientifically supported strategies based in applied behavior analysis (ABA), this practical guide provides concrete tools for developing personalized behavior change plans aimed at both increasing your child's positive behaviors and decreasing unwanted or problem behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders. Take a deep dive into topics like punishment alternatives, the power of reinforcement, communication and cooperation, and teaching complex behaviors in straightforward ways. All parenting books on autism should include: An introduction to ABA --Learn more about applied behavior analysis, including how and why it's used to treat people with autism, how you can get your child on board, and what you need to get started. Strengths-based strategies --Explore techniques that are positive and strengths-based, rather than punishing or pathologizing, so your child is empowered to meet, and even exceed, the goals you envision for them. Examples of ABA in practice --Read real-life examples of these techniques in action to help you understand how these new skills and strategies address the everyday situations you and your child with autism face. Support your child with autism as they build necessary social and life skills with help from these practical, evidence-based techniques.