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The Panicosaurus, K.I. Al-Ghani

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$12.97 $19.95 In stock

Fighting, biting, screaming and other behaviors that challenge the people dealing with them are often triggered by unsuitable surroundings or unrealistic demands. In this fresh and effective approach, Bo Hejlskov Elvén shows how identifying and adapting these problem areas can dramatically improve behavior in people with autism and other developmental disabilities. 

This practical book explains how to reassess difficult situations and offers easy and effective strategies for eliciting positive responses without resorting to restraint and punishment. Based on the successful low-arousal approach, it is a proven method of stepping away from distress and towards calm, improving the quality of life of everyone involved. Helpful examples covering a wide range of developmental disabilities from autism to Down's Syndrome illustrate the positive changes that can be achieved.

This empowering book will be invaluable to anyone attempting to deal with unproductive behaviour in individuals with developmental disabilities, whether at home or in a professional environment.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Harper V. ★★★★★

My son finally has words for what's happening in his body when he gets overwhelmed, and the pages about unsuitable surroundings clicked for us instantly. We read it together twice the first week, and he asked if the dinosaur could stay on his shelf.

Olivia A. ★★★★★

Bedtime used to end in a meltdown more nights than not, and this book's approach of looking at what triggers the behavior instead of just the behavior itself changed how I respond. The idea that unsuitable surroundings or unrealistic demands are often the root cause hit home hard. We read it togethe

Evelyn G. ★★★★★

My kid has always struggled when a classroom gets too loud or the schedule changes suddenly, and this book finally gave us the exact words to talk about it. The concept of asking whether the "surroundings or demands" are the real problem clicked immediately for both of us. We've read it three times