Bringing Aba to Home, School, and Play for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Disabilities

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is one of the most effective interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. This comprehensive guide to ABA intervention will support young children¿s learning, participation, and development at home, at school, and in their community. 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 get one clear and practical framework for ¿ conducting effective assessment of behavior, skills, routines, and caregiver priorities ¿ setting meaningful goals that increase the child¿s active participation in routines ¿ creating powerful intervention plans that support children in specific developmental domains and routines ¿ monitoring progress toward goals and making adjustments as needed To get started with ABA, the book has 25 sample teaching plans that model effective teaching procedures and data collection methods. 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 proven intervention approach, you¿ll help young children with ASD and other disabilities make lasting improvements.