Incentives for Change: Motivating People with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Learn and Gain Independence

by Sandra L. Harris and Lara Delmolino

Book Overview

This guide provides parents and professionals with invaluable tools to help them with the often-challenging task of motivating children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Authors Harris and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1890627607
• ISBN13: 9781890627607
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Woodbine House
• Length: 145 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

An instructional for caregivers of all backgrounds

Psychology and autism experts Delmolino and Harris present Incentives For Change: Motivating People With Autism Spectrum Disorders to Learn and Gain Independence, a straightfoward guide for parents and professionals charged with the task of teaching autistic children and adults how to take the best care of themselves that they can. Chapters include how to deliver motivational incentives, making the transition from concrete to abstract reinforcers, cultivating independence and self-management skills, token systems as a useful tool for sustaining interest, and much more. Black-and-white photographs, sample cases, and step-by-step instructions make Incentives for Change an easy-to-grasp instructional for caregivers of all backgrounds. A highly recommended supplementary resource for anyone involved in the care of an autism spectrum individual, especially parents and teachers.