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Mini-guides to challenging behaviours in autism spectrum disorders
Product: Book
Trim size in cm: 15x21cm
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9788859045441
Publication date: 01/03/2026
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This volume offers practical, easy-to-apply strategies to prevent and reduce aggressive behaviours in children with autism, actively involving parents, caregivers, teachers and educators. Drawing on key international frameworks, including the DSM-5-TR and the ICF bio-psycho-social model, the book views aggression as a form of communication—an expression of a need, a difficulty or a state of distress.
A concrete support for adapting environments, communicating effectively during crisis moments and fostering a calmer, more supportive atmosphere at home, at school and in everyday life.
Contents
Presentation by Antonio Narzisi
Introduction
The flowchart for orientation
Initial considerations
ANTICIPATE
1. Preventing aggressive behaviours
When aggressive challenging behaviours occur
Specific moments in which aggressive behaviours may occur
ADDRESS
2. Preventing and safely managing aggressive crises in children
Stay calm
Use clear language
Ensure safety
Reduce sensory stimuli
Support self-regulation
Physical containment
ANALYSE
3. Observe the type of behaviour
Verbally aggressive behaviour
Aggressive behaviour towards objects and the environment
Aggressive behaviour towards people
Identify the function of the behaviour
Analyse the situation
APPLY
4. Strategies to prevent aggressive behaviours
Teach alternative behaviours
Reinforce appropriate behaviour
Support communication of distress
Help the child to relax
Glossary
Appendix
Emotion communication cards
ABC chart
Daily scatter plot
Weekly scatter plot
Emotion thermometer
Bibliography and recommended readings
