Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) is one of the most effective interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. Now you can bring ABA best practices into any early childhood setting with this book-your complete guide to using ABA within everyday routines to support children's learning, participation, and development.

Ideal for use with children birth to five, this practical, reader-friendly guidebook is the first to combine ABA with natural environment intervention, the widely used, research-supported approach to meeting the needs of children with disabilities. You'll learn the fundamental principles and research behind ABA and natural environment intervention, and you'll get one clear and practical framework for

• conducting effective assessment of behaviour, skills, routines, and caregiver priorities
• setting meaningful goals that increase the child's active participation in routines
• addressing the goals with tailored ABA teaching procedures
• creating powerful intervention plans that support children in specific developmental domains and routines
• selecting an appropriate data collection method
• monitoring progress toward goals and making adjustments as needed
• ensuring consistent implementation of ABA interventions
• coaching other professionals and caregivers in the ABA approach.

To get you started with ABA, the book gives you 25 sample teaching plans that strengthen communication, social interaction, positive behaviour, independent play and daily living skills, cognitive skills, and participation in everyday routines. Vivid, realistic case studies of diverse children walk you through the ABA process from start to finish. And with the blank forms and data sheets, you'll easily assess children's skills and participation and monitor their progress toward goals.

With this comprehensive guide to a proven intervention approach, you'll help young children with ASD and other disabilities make lasting improvements and participate fully at home, at school, and in their community.

About the Author
Debra Leach, Ed.D., BCBA, is Assistant Professor of Special Education at Winthrop University, USA, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She previously served as a public school teacher, as an early intervention provider, and as Associate Director for the Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Her main research interests include autism spectrum disorders, inclusion, applied behaviour analysis, positive behaviour supports, and early intervention. She enjoys training preservice teachers and working with school districts, families, and community groups to support the successful inclusion of children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders in home, school, and community contexts.

Reviews
A comprehensive and practical guide to many important intervention issues . . . both positive and informative, with recommendations that will help a child with autism reach his or her potential. - Lynn Koegel, Clinical Director, Koegel Autism Center; Director, Eli and Edythe L. Broad Center for Asperger Research, University of California, Santa Barbara.

""Too often behavioral interventions for young children with autism are implemented in isolated and artificial situations that result in a child's failure to acquire new skills. This book provides the much-needed framework for how to implement these proven methods in inclusive settings to promote generalization."" - Mary Noonan, Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Hawaii



Book Information
ISBN 9781598572407
Author Debra Leach
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Brookes Publishing Co
Publisher Brookes Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 355g
Dimensions(mm) 252mm * 178mm * 9mm