Difficult Moments for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author: Brenda Smith Myles
Publishing Info: DVD 25 minutes / 2005

In this DVD, Brenda Smith Myles discusses the highlights of her best-selling book, Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns, co-authored by Jack Southwick. Practical solutions to the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with Asperger Syndrome and their families include such topics as:

Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome and their impact on behavior Stages of the rage cycle, Strategies that promote social skills development, including self-awareness, self-calming, and self-management Solutions for parents, including organization and support, daily routines, etc.