V Mark Durand: 9 books
Sleep Better!
A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs, Revised Edition
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2014
From bedtime tantrums to bedwetting, sleep problems can be one of the biggest sources of worry and frustration for parents of children with special needs. Help is here in this down-to-earth, nonjudgmental guide, packed with widely tested, easy-to-use techniques that work for all children, with and without...
Individual Positive Behavior Supports
A Standards-Based Guide to Practices in School and Community Settings
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2016
Aligned with the Association for Positive Behavior Support’s Standards of Practice, this graduate-level text is an authoritative PBS primer for professionals preparing for work in educational and community-based settings. More than 60 leading scholars present the critical skills and knowledge...
Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior in Autism
A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2016
Self-injurious behavior occurs in almost half of those with autism and is one of the most devastating and challenging-to-treat behaviors. There are many different forms of self-injury, such as head banging, hand biting, hair pulling, excessive scratching, and much more. With contributions from the...
Infantile Autism
The Syndrome and Its Implications for a Neural Theory of Behavior by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2014
In 1964, the release of Dr. Bernard Rimland's book, Infantile Autism, revolutionized the autism field by providing the autism community with much-needed guidance on how to understand and treat individuals on the spectrum. He single-handedly realigned the field from a psychodynamic, parent-blaming...
A Guide to Programs for Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities
Evidence-Based Guidance for Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2018
This book provides a comprehensive outline of the major parent training programs for parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Parents or primary caregivers spend the most time with a child, and training them in behaviour...
When Children Don't Sleep Well
Interventions for Pediatric Sleep Disorders Parent Workbook
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2008
If your child suffers from sleep problems, you are aware of the toll it can take on your child and your family. You may hope your child will just 'grow out of it,' but this is not usually the case. You may have tried giving your child medication, only to find it has little effect in the long-term....
by V. Mark Durand, Meme Hieneman
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2008
Challenging behavior, while common, can have a significant negative impact on the lives of children and their families. A child's behavior problems can exacerbate developmental setbacks and disrupt overall family functioning. Furthermore, families of children with behavior problems are often at risk...
by V. Mark Durand, Meme Hieneman
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2008
Having a child with challenging behavior can be frustrating and affect the entire family. This workbook will help you take a more positive attitude toward your child and carry out effective steps to improve behavior. You will begin to feel more confident in your parenting skills and more optimistic...
When Children Don't Sleep Well
Interventions for Pediatric Sleep Disorders Therapist Guide
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2008
Many children experience sleep problems and their parents often seek help for what can be a nightly disruption to the entire family. Difficulty getting a good night's sleep can also impact a child's functioning during the day. In addition, sleep problems often accompany and can contribute to other...