Meltdowns, Aggression &Self-Injury

Among the most common concerns expressed by parents, psychologists, behavior analysts, teachers and other professionals working with children and youth with autism and related disabilities, are ways of coping with behavior challenges, i.e. meltdowns, aggression and self-injury. This day-long workshop addresses these issues. Presentation will include PowerPoint slides, lecture, short videos and Q&A. Topics included: I.Common Behavioral Challenges in Autism and IDDs II.Autism Diagnostic Features III.What is a meltdown? Phases of a meltdown IV.What makes some children especially prone to meltdowns? V.Prevention versus Crisis Management VI.Preventing Aggression VII.Mental Health Setting Events VIII.Functional Behavioral Assessment & Meltdowns IX.Alternative Behavior Pathway Strategy X.Coping with Escape/Avoidance & Attention-Getting XI.Coping with Compulsive Rituals XII.Preventing Public Meltdowns XIII.Preventing Self-Injury Workshops are provided for agencies and other host organizations and their staff members. Further details can be obtained by contacting Dr. Walt Antonow of Behavior Intervention Specialists, Inc.