Table of Contents

1. An Overview of the Characteristics 2. Tantrums, Rage and Meltdown 3. Functional Assessment of Behavior 4. Strategies that Promote Self-Awarness, Self-Calming and Self-Management 5. Specifically for parents

About the Author

Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, is an associate professor at the University of Kansas. She writes and speaks internationally on Asperger Syndrome and autism. Her recent books include Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World, and Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage and Meltdowns (co-authored by Jack Southwick).