Autism Spectrum Disorder and De-escalation Strategies

Steve Brown is a senior Team Teach Tutor and has been the Care and Control Coordinator for Birmingham City Council, providing accredited training on de-escalation and physical interventions by delivering Team Teach courses. He previously worked in the Communication/Autism Team for nine years, an outreach team that supports the inclusion of children with ASD and related conditions who attend mainstream provisions. He also has experience working in special schools supporting children with severe learning difficulties with ASD. He is based in Birmingham, UK.

• Introduction. 1. ASD and Behaviour. 2. De-escalation. 3. Environment. 4. Language strategies. 5. Visual strategies. 6. Behaviour Management. 7. Legalities, risk assessments and guidance. 8. Restrictive Physical Intervention and Positive Handling. Appendix – Risk Assessment.

This straight-talking and often humorous guide to managing the behaviour of children and young people with ASD bursts with practical strategies that are conveyed in a wholly accessible style and founded on the knowledge and skills of a highly experienced practitioner. Acknowledging the challenges of supporting young people with ASD, Brown also tackles the thorny issue of physical interventions, providing clear guidance within the legal framework.