The authors provide tools for all educational professionals who work with individuals on the autism spectrum. This easy-to-use resource addresses behavioral solutions not only in the classroom setting, but in all areas of the school--in the hallways, cafeteria, auditorium, on the playground. n n Quickly find an in-the-moment solution n n Now more than ever, states are mandating that children with special needs be included in the general education classroom. As a result, all educational professionals, from teachers to administrators, need specific training on how to handle unusual behaviors. n n This book builds on the success of the first one by expanding the focus from within the classroom to all areas of the school environment--in the hallways, cafeteria, auditorium, on the playground, and in therapy sessions during the school day.

See a particular behavior? Look it up n n Director of special education Peter Gennaro, occupational therapist Beth Aune, and special needs mom and advocate Beth Burt collectively address and solve problematic behaviors relating to: n n- Leaving the classroom without permission n- Lack of focus in whole group instruction n- Out-of-seat behavior n- In-seat behavior n- Difficulty completing independent work n- Meltdowns n- Difficulty organizing materials n- Classroom celebrations n- Unsafe or inappropriate use of equipment n- Aggressive behavior on the playground or during P.E. n- Difficulty joining in group activities/isolating n- Challenges with turn-taking n- Being a poor sport n- And many others