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13-09-2012 21:29 Autism Speaks Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit. Sometimes the difficulties of autism can lead to behaviors that are quite challenging to understand and address. The guiding principle used in developing this kit is that each individual with autism and their family should feel safe and supported, and live a healthy life filled with purpose, dignity, choices and happiness. Download the Autism Speaks Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit here: Nicole Weidenbaum, MSEd., SAS, Executive Director, Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism, offers advice for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Questions addressed include: 1) Can you use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) on adolescents and adults with autism? 2) What role can medication play in addressing challenging behaviors? 3) When should I consider residential placement? 4) Where do siblings fit in with all of this? 5) Do you have any general advice for families dealing with challenging behaviors?

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