For more than three decades the author has been interested in why  these individuals behave in ways that can be devastating to them and those around them.

At the same time he has tried to use what has been learned about behaviours such as self- injury, aggression, tantrums and other challenging behaviours to develop and evaluate strategies to improve their lives.

Within these pages are many of the lessons he has learned from working with countless children, youth, and adults with many different diagnoses, along with their families and other professions, in particular, he describes a unique approach to aiding families in not only helping their children but also helping themselves as well.

He believes this is important – so this book is as much about up in helping parents with their own personal struggles as it is about how to help their children. One cannot be truly successful parent without coming to terms with one's own challenges

 With keen insight , gentle humour, and practical tools and strategies   Dr Duran  will help you: –

•  pinpoint the "why" behind challenging behaviour
•  tune into your own thoughts, emotions and self talk
•  interrupt and replace negative thoughts
•  take care of your own needs and your child's needs
•  use emergency strategies when you need quick behaviour intervention
•  you long-term strategies for lasting behaviour improvements
•  address problem areas such as sleep and transitions

 CHAPTERS :

•  Optimistic parenting
•  Confident parenting
•  Insights into your thoughts and feelings
•  Changing the way you think
•  How to become a happier parent
•  A close look at your child's behaviour
•  Emergency strategies
•  Managing consequences
•  Replacing behaviour problems
•  Special topics - transitions and sleep problem

Author: Dr V Mark Duran    Pub 2011 Pb 317 pages