Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism: Building A Future Together
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (790 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843103109 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is an effective behavioural treatment programme widely used with children with autism to improve socially significant behaviours. Applied Behaviour Analysis and Autism will be a key resource for parents, teachers, social workers, psychologists, researchers, nurses, health visitors and anyone with an interest in improving the ability to cope with the world of children with autism.. This practical book gives detailed guidance on how to develop a tailored ABA programme that includes the key features of ABA: detailed individual behaviour assessment, reinforcement strategies to encourage new behaviours and systematic programme implementation. The in
He has been involved in home-based intervention programmes for many years and has taught in the Department of Psychology at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. Karola Dillenburger is a chartered clinical psychologist and qualified social worker. Kerr is senior behaviour analyst for Western Care Association, Ireland. She is
Parents and professionals describe how they devised and operated their own home programmes, how they set up ABA- based pre-school groups, schools and community-based, after-school activities. Parents give their views of ABA and a list of resources details documented evidence of the effectiveness of behaviour therapy. -- The Frontline of Learning Disability Aimed at parents and teachers, this volume explains the basic principles of applied behaviour analysis and describes specific cases of its use with children diagnosed
Bobby Newman said another great Keenan et al volume. Well done! Another straight-forward and informative volume from Dr. Keenan and associates. Solid information is mixed with inspirational stories. A gem within the book is Mecca Chiesa's chapter that clears up the whole issue of Applied Behavior Analysis as a science as opposed to specifically a "treatment for autism." Sorry for my American spelling of behaviour.. One of few accurate books on the broad field and One of few accurate books on the broad field and science of ABA and how it is applied to other things outside of the ABA realm! A must read!