Bass Family

Jo heads to Oak View, California to meet overwhelmed parents Kate (50) and Bob (51) who have 2 kids: Ryan (15) and Nelly (24). Ryan is well-behaved but Nelly is far from it. He is diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome and Nonverbal Autism. He attacks people, is very destructive, shrieks, and throws violent temper tantrums. Nelly will also throw a fit or hurt himself every time he doesn't get his way. Can Jo help Nelly turn over a new leaf?

Discipline Techniques: Naughty Pit, Naughty Spot (outside and public places only), One-Strike-and-You're-Out (for Nelly) and Lose What You Like Chart (for Nelly).

Other Techniques: Wear a Helmet (For Nelly) Tablet Talk (For Nelly)

Transcripts in Theory Series

 * Nelly throws a tantrum because he has to see a psychiatrist