Osgood說,「挑戰行為通常意味著當事人正在過著艱困的生活」,這正是貫穿這本好書的主題,鼓勵我們把生活品質當作支持工作裡頭不可或缺的原點。 Anne MacDonald博士,格拉斯哥大學健康與福祉研究所 每個心智障礙或自閉症者的支持者都應該讀讀這本書。 Rose Iovannone, PhD, BCBA-D,南佛羅里達大學助理研究教授 這本非常實用的書,是一本容易閱讀又接地氣的工具書,主題是心智障礙者(含自閉症者)的挑戰行為。本書指出挑戰行為具有溝通的意涵,也透露出潛藏的感官或環境的問題。貫穿本書的一個焦點是當事人本位的觀點,也提供給家人、支持者、專業人員許多忠告和策略。 本書筆調隨和、實話實說、不賣弄術語,是家長、心智障礙者的支持者,及專業人員人人必備的一本書。
Hong Bao''s father is the biggest hippo in the clan. Her entire family is heavily built, with rounded trunks and thick limbs. Fed up with being so large, Hong Bao decides to go on a diet. As she strives to achieve her ideal body shape, Hong Bao learns that losing too much weight can lead to many undesirable consequences. With the help of her family and friends, can she learn to accept and love herself just the way she is?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to gr