Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments

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Written by	Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick
Published	2005
Publisher	Autism Asperger Publishing Company
ISBN	1931282706

Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns is a book written by Brenda Smith Myles and Jack Southwick. The book deals with issues related to Asperger syndrome. This book was earlier published with a slightly different title, namely, Asperger Syndrome and Rage: Practical Solutions for a Difficult Moment. This book is a good source to understand the characteristics of persons affected with Asperger syndrome, and outlines the steps to prevent behavioral problems and issues arising out of Asperger syndrome. The book is divided into four main chapters with the following names:

• Chapter 1 - An Overview of the Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome that May Impact Behavior

• Chapter 2 – The Rage Cycle and Functional Assessment of Behaviors in the Cycle

• Chapter 3 - Strategies that Promote Self-Awareness, Self-Calming, and Self-Management

• Chapter 4 – Specifically for Parents