Behavior Solutions Library

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Written by Director of Special Education Peter Gennaro, occupational therapist Beth Aune, and special needs mom and advocate Beth Burt, these insightful books illuminate possible causes of mysterious behaviors, and more importantly, provides solutions! Teachers can quickly look up an in-the-moment solution and learn about what the child is communicating, and why.

The first book provides solutions to dozens of problem behaviors that occur inside the classroom, such as:

• Out-of-Seat Behaviors
• Fidgeting
• Hand-flapping
• Covering Ears
• Hiding or Running Away When Upset
• Putting Head Down or “Shutting Down”
• Difficulty with Class Work and Homework
• Losing Materials and Missing Assignments
• Poor Handwriting
• Not Following Directions
• Saying Rude or Inappropriate Things
• Clothing Issues
• Difficulty Making Decisions
• Excessive Talking
• Laughing Excessively or Being Silly
• Little or No Eye Contact
• Temper Outbursts
• And more!

The second book builds on the success of the first one by expanding the focus from within the classroom to all areas of the school environment—in the hallways, cafeteria, and auditorium, on the playground, and in therapy sessions during the school day, addressing:

• Leaving the classroom without permission
• Lack of focus in whole group instruction
• Out-of-seat behavior
• In-seat behavior
• Difficulty completing independent work
• Meltdowns
• Difficulty organizing materials
• Classroom celebrations
• Unsafe or inappropriate use of equipment
• “Aggressive” behavior on the playground or during PE
• Difficulty joining in group activities/isolating
• Challenges with turn-taking
• Being a poor sport
• And many others!

The third book is for home and community use, it includes:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section One: Self Care and Promoting Independence

Chapter 1 – Getting Dressed
Chapter 2 – Restricted Clothing Choices
Chapter 3 – Buttoning, Zipping, and Snapping
Chapter 4 – Shoe Tying
Chapter 5 – Bathing and Showering Issues
Chapter 6 – Haircuts and Grooming
Chapter 7 – Teeth Brushing
Chapter 8 – Cutting Fingernails and Toenails
Chapter 9 – Lotions and Sunscreens
Chapter 10 – Toileting

Section Two: Eating and Mealtime Issues at Home

Chapter 11 – Trouble with Textures
Chapter 12 – Restricted Diet and Picky Eating
Chapter 13 – Messy Eating
Chapter 14 – Overstuffing the Mouth
Chapter 15 – Utensil Use
Chapter 16 – Sitting at the Table and Staying in Seat
Chapter 17 – Swallowing Medication and Supplements

Section Three: Bedtime and Sleeping Issues

Chapter 18 – Difficulty Waking Up
Chapter 19 – Getting out of the House on Time
Chapter 20 – Calming Down for Bedtime
Chapter 21 – Inconsistent Sleep Patterns
Chapter 22 – Staying in Bed

Section Four: Community Outings

Chapter 23 – Grocery Stores
Chapter 24 – Malls
Chapter 25 – Movie Theaters
Chapter 26 – Restaurants
Chapter 27 – Extracurricular Activities
Chapter 28 – Dentist and Doctor Appointments

Section Five: Family and Friends

Chapter 29 – Family Gatherings
Chapter 30 – Holidays
Chapter 31 – Vacations
Chapter 32 – Car and Air Travel
Chapter 33 – Pets
Chapter 34 – Sibling Relationships
Chapter 35 – Play Dates

Appendix A – Backward Chaining Example for Dressing
Appendix B – Example of Visual Schedule for Morning Routine
Appendix C – Example of Visual Schedule for Night Routine
Appendix D – Fun and Easy Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills

This book is a must-have for every parent and caregiver working with a child on the autism spectrum!