Writing primarily for families of individuals within the autism spectrum, practitioner Clements gives practical ideas to help reduce the frequency and severity of those individuals' undesired behaviors both in public and at home. Admitting that there are no magic answers, he advocates using what families have on their side naturally: optimism, insight, coping skills, and a unique understanding of the needs and behaviors of their family member. He describes how to pinpoint problems, screen underlying causes, and develop a systematic and consistent way of responding. Worksheets, learning logs, and a model for patient-doctor interactions are included. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)