Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior: The RUBI Autism Network, Parent Workbook [Paperback]

Parent Training for Disruptive Behavioris an 11-session intervention for parents who wish to learn how to reduce disruptive behaviors and increase adaptive skills in their children with ASD. Each session introduces effective behavior change strategies and includes easy-to-use worksheets, checklists, and take-home activities to help parents apply what they have learned. By participating in this intervention with a trained therapist, parents can help their children overcome behavior problems, promoting happier kids and families.To access the video vignettes, please visit oup.com/RUBIAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves difficulties in social interaction and communication, restricted interests and repetitive behavior. Approximately half of children with ASD also exhibit disruptive behaviors such as tantrums and aggression, which can be stressful for the child and family.Parent Training for Disruptive Behavioris an 11-session intervention for parents who wish to learn how to reduce disruptive behaviors and increase adaptive skills in their children with ASD. Each session introduces effective behavior change strategies and includes easy-to-use worksheets, checklists, and take-home activities to help parents apply what they have learned. By participating in this intervention with a trained therapist, parents can help their children overcome behavior problems, promoting happier kids and families.CONTENTSAcknowledgmentsIntroduction to the RUBI Parent WorkbookCore SessionsSession 1: Behavioral PrinciplesSession 2: Prevention StrategiesSession 3: Daily SchedulesSession 4: Reinforcement 1Session 5: Reinforcement 2Session 6: Planned IgnoringSession 7: Compliance TrainingSession 8: Functional Communication TrainingSession 9: Teaching Skills 1Session 10: Teaching Skills 2Session 11: Generalization and MaintenanceAbout the AuthorsKaren Bearss, PhDis Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Unilóx