Promoting Desired Lifestyles Among Adults With Severe Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Person-Centered Applications of Behavior Analysis

Adults with severe autism and intellectual disabilities require supports and services from human service agencies to promote desired lifestyles. "Promoting Desired Lifestyles Among Adults With Severe Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Person-Centered Applications of Behavior Analysis" provides procedures for developing good relationships, offering choice opportunities, teaching self-control, and treating individuals with dignity, aiming to achieve their personal goals and happiness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 322 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

The availability and quality of supports and services provided by human service agencies play a crucial role in determining the extent to which adults with severe autism and intellectual disabilities can lead fulfilling and desired lifestyles. In the book titled "Promoting Desired Lifestyles Among Adults With Severe Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Person-Centered Applications of Behavior Analysis," the authors delve into the process of accurately identifying the individual preferences and desires of adults with these disabilities. They emphasize the importance of person-centered approaches, which involve developing strong relationships with individuals, offering routine choice opportunities, and ensuring access to their preferences. By employing behavior analysis techniques, human service staff can facilitate the development of essential skills such as self-control, problem-solving, and communication, enabling individuals to exert greater control over their daily lives. Moreover, the book addresses the challenge of managing challenging behavior in acceptable ways while maintaining the dignity and respect of individuals. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals to achieve lifestyles that align with their personal aspirations and experience daily happiness. This comprehensive resource provides valuable insights and practical strategies for human service professionals working with adults with severe autism and intellectual disabilities, aiming to enhance their quality of life and promote their well-being.

The availability and quality of supports and services provided by human service agencies play a crucial role in determining the extent to which adults with severe autism and intellectual disabilities can lead fulfilling and desired lifestyles. In the book titled "Promoting Desired Lifestyles Among Adults With Severe Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Person-Centered Applications of Behavior Analysis," the authors delve into the process of accurately identifying the individual preferences and desires of adults with these disabilities. They emphasize the importance of person-centered approaches, which involve developing strong relationships with individuals, offering routine choice opportunities, and ensuring access to their preferences. By employing behavior analysis techniques, human service staff can facilitate the development of essential skills such as self-control, problem-solving, and communication, enabling individuals to exert greater control over their daily lives. Moreover, the book addresses the challenge of managing challenging behavior in acceptable ways while maintaining the dignity and respect of individuals. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals to achieve lifestyles that align with their personal aspirations and experience daily happiness. This comprehensive resource provides valuable insights and practical strategies for human service professionals working with adults with severe autism and intellectual disabilities, aiming to enhance their quality of life and promote their well-being.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443134159