Overcoming the Behavior Challenge of Going Out to Eat for Children: An Intervention Guide for Support - Softcover

Holthaus, Dr. Abbey; Killam, Melissa; Kuykendall, Mggie

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798290306629

Verlag: Independently published, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Overcoming the Behavior Challenge of Going Out to Eat for Children is a practical and compassionate guide for caregivers, educators, and clinicians supporting children who struggle with eating out in public settings. For many children—especially those with Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, or other neurodivergent needs—restaurants can be overwhelming environments filled with noise, unpredictability, and social expectations.

This intervention-focused guide, created by a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and Registered Nurses (RNs), offers step-by-step strategies to reduce stress and increase success when dining out.

Inside, you'll find:

• Tools to prepare children for restaurant experiences ahead of time
• Visual supports and social narratives to promote understanding and routine
• Behavior strategies to reduce meltdowns and build flexibility
• Tips for managing sensory triggers like noise, smells, and wait times
• Encouragement for families to enjoy outings without fear or frustration

Whether you’re a parent planning your first meal out or a professional helping families build community participation skills, this guide empowers you to turn challenges into confidence—one bite (and one outing) at a time.

Eating out can be fun—and yes, you GOT THIS.
— The OBC Team: Dr. Holthaus, BCBA Melissa Killam, and SLP Maggie Kuykendall

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798290306629
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 34
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