Applied behavior 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 getone clear and practical framework for
of behavior, skills, routines, and caregiver priorities
To get you started with ABA, the book gives you25 sample teaching plansthat strengthen communication, social interaction, positive behavior, 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.
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