Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children With High-Functioning Autism Asperger Syndrome in the Classroom: A Guide for Teachers and Parents

156 Pages·2002·0.94 MB·English

by  Rebecca A. Moyes, Rececca A. Moyes

Addressing the Challenging Behavior of Children
with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger
Syndrome in the Classroom
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Addressing the Challenging Behavior
of Children with High-Functioning
Autism/Asperger Syndrome
in the Classroom
A Guide for Teachers and Parents
Rebecca A. Moyes
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
London and New York
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First published in the United Kingdom in 2002
by Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd
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Copyright © 2002 Rebecca A. Moyes
Second impression 2003
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Moyes, Rebecca A. (Rebecca Ann), 1960-
Addressing the challenging behavior of children with high-functioning autism/Asperger
syndrome in the classroom: a guide for teachers and parents / Rebecca A. Moyes.
p.cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 1-84310-719-8 (alk paper)
1. Autistic children--Education. 2. Autistic children--Behavior modification. I. Title.
LC4717.5.M68 2002
371.94--dc21 2002021520
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
ISBN 1 84310 719 8
Printed and Bound in Great Britain by
Athenaeum Press, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Contents
Acknowledgements 8
Preface 9
Chapter One: Traditional Approaches 11
Chapter Two: Adopting a Team Approach
to Writing a Behavioral Support Plan 17
Chapter Three: What Causes Misbehavior
in Children with Autism? Forming a Hypothesis 37
Chapter Four: Antecedent Strategies 55
Chapter Five: Rewards and Motivators 91
Chapter Six: Consequential Strategies 115
Chapter Seven: Evaluation for Effectiveness 133
References 147
Index 149
I dedicate this book to my youngest child, Kiersten. Ever so
patient, ever so kind, you have brought so much joy and
happiness to our family. I am very blessed to have you as
my daughter…my precious, beautiful, little girl.
Acknowledgements
These people deserve a special thank you for all their support of my efforts and of our special
children:
• My son Chuck for his computer expertise and help with all the tables and
charts in this book – he is a blessing to his mom.
• My husband, proofreader and facilitator of this project – his love and
support continue to be my guiding star.
• My family, for their continued love and dedication.
• Nancy DePew, a kind shoulder and a wonderful resource to many parents
of children with autism.
• Dondrea Blackwell, Diane Catterall, Pauline Springer, Debbie Strittmatter,
and Karen Williams for their special contributions to this project.
• Debbie Leggens and her exceptional ability to step into the shoes of
children with disabilities and fight for their needs.
And also:
• All the families who struggle with this diagnosis – may this book make
your efforts a bit easier.
• All teachers of children with autism – may God grant you wisdom, patience
and kindness.
• All individuals with autism – may you be blessed with hope and know that
you truly are treasures in the lives that you touch.