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T. Regan – Center on Secondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, 2015
Families of adolescents with ASD, and school staff who support them, often report that maintaining good personal hygiene can be difficult for their sons, daughters, and students. Hygiene is the practice of keeping up with one's health and cleanliness. Maintenance of hygiene includes washing hands after going to the bathroom, using a tissue when…
Descriptors: Hygiene, Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Skill Development
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Moritz, Steffen; Treszl, Andras; Rufer, Michael – Behavior Modification, 2011
Nail-biting is currently classified as an impulse control disorder not otherwise specified. Although seldom targeted as a primary symptom, nail-biting is often associated with somatic complications and decreased quality of life. The present study assessed the effectiveness of an innovative self-help technique, titled decoupling (DC). DC aims at…
Descriptors: Stress Management, Self Control, Quality of Life, Behavior Change