In a chaotic or threatening situation fear is the primary emotional response of an autistic individual. Often the initial physical response is to freeze. Meltdowns or brain overloads can be scary for the individual with autism & for the person trying to help if they dont know how to react in this situation. Common coping strategies such as hand flapping or leg shaking can be misperceived as being wilful noncompliant & uncooperative; & some techniques commonly recommended during times of distress or crisis such as maintaining eye contact or using light touch can be counter-productive rather than providing relief. Using the easy-to-remember acronym S.C.A.R.E.D (Safe Calm Affirmation Routine Empathy & Develop) coined by clinical psychologist Will Richards this guide offers strategies & practical techniques that will be a valuable reference tool to anyone in a first response position. The authors have created a training programme to explain the autistic experience & mindset & guide the interventions of first responders to autistic individuals in crisis. ...

When people set out to qualify in youth work they do not anticipate that its about managing themselves; aims intentions & outcomes; programmes & projects; case work; educational experiences & environments; budgets; volunteers & staff; & young peoples development. This book ensures that students will feel confident to manage purpose projects & people to deliver good- quality educational & developmental youth work with & for young people. It also caters for those with youth work management experience by providing an opportunity to review & further develop management skills & understanding in the context of a volatile policy environment. ...

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Managing performance is a critical focus of HR activity. Well-designed strategies to recognise & improve performance & focus individual effort can have a dramatic effect on bottom-line results. The problem is to determine what the processes tools & delivery mechanisms are that will improve performance in your organisation as well as determine which ones are best avoided. The authors have tracked performance management processes over the past seven years & their comprehensive survey reveals what leading organisations are doing to manage their employees performance & how they are delivering results. With detailed illustrations from the real world & clear practical advice this text shows you how to improve the management of your employees performance. Managing Performance" will help you: design performance management processes that reflect the context & nature of the organisation; create supportive delivery mechanisms for performance management; & evaluate & continuously develop performance management strategies to reflect the changing business environment." ...

The second edition of this therapist guide is designed to give mental health professionals the necessary tools to assess & treat social anxiety disorder. Although the components of the program remain unchanged the authors have updated the guide to include clearer instructions for facilitating treatment specifically for conducting in-session exposures & cognitive restructuring exercises. Also provided is helpful information for structuring treatment including suggested number of sessions for each chapter session outlines lists of materials needed & homework assignments. Clinicians will find this guide comprehensive & easy to use. It has everything you need to implement a clinically proven & scientifically sound treatment for social anxiety. ...

This revised workbook is designed for patients use as they work either with a qualified mental health professional or on their own to manage social anxiety. Based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy the treatment program described is evidence-based & proven effective. Complete with user-friendly forms & worksheets as well as relatable case examples & chapter review questions this workbook contains all the tools necessary to help patients manage their anxiety & improve their quality of life. ...

The 2011 Edition of MSP combines rigour & flexibility helping all organizations public sector & private large & small achieve successful outcomes from their program management time & time again. With change a pressing reality for all organizations successful program management has never been more vital to success. It is accessible by program teams & organizations as well as by individual practitioners. & will help program management practitioners improve their decision making at program level & become better at implementing beneficial change. Key Features of MSP include: Describes the best practice approach to designing & running programs to implement business change. Identifies the principles behind good program management & how these are put into practice through the application of themes such as Benefits Management that run through a process of transformational flow from identifying a program through managing stages of delivery. ...

This publication provides a universally applicable project management method
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New edition of one of the most influential books on managing software & hardware testing In this new edition of his top-selling book Rex Black walks you through the steps necessary to manage rigorous testing programs of hardware & software. The preeminent expert in his field Mr. Black draws upon years of experience as president of both the International & American Software Testing Qualifications boards to offer this extensive resource of all the standards methods & tools you'll need. The book covers core testing concepts & thoroughly examines the best test management practices & tools of leading hardware & software vendors. Step-by-step guidelines & real-world scenarios help you follow all necessary processes & avoid mistakes.* Producing high-quality computer hardware & software requires careful professional testing; Managing the Testing Process Third Edition explains how to achieve that by following a disciplined set of carefully managed & monitored practices & processes* The book covers all standards methods & tools you need for projects large & small* Presents the business case for testing products & reviews the author's latest test assessments* Topics include agile testing methods risk-based testing IEEE standards ISTQB certification distributed & outsourced testing & more* Over 100 pages of new material & case studies have been added to this new edition If you're responsible for managing testing in the real world Managing the Testing Process Third Edition is the valuable reference & guide you need. ...