Applied Behavior Analysis for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Argumento de Applied Behavior Analysis for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Applied Behavioral Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders ably synthesizes research data and trends with best-practice interventions into a comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource. Within its chapters, leading experts review current ABA literature in depth; identify interventions most relevant to children across the autism spectrum; and discuss potential developments in these core areas:

• Assessment methods, from functional assessment to single case research designs.
• Treatment methods, including reinforcement, replacement behaviors, and other effective strategies.
• The role of the differential diagnosis in ABA treatment planning.
• Specific deficit areas: communication, social skills, stereotypies/rituals.
• Target behaviors, such as self-injury, aggression, adaptive and self-help problems.
• ASD-related training concerns, including maintenance and transition issues, and parent training programs.

This volume is a vital resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in clinical child and school psychology as well as the related fields of education and mental health.0