Understanding applied behavior analysis : an introduction to ABA for parents, teachers and other professionals / Albert J. Kearney.
By: Kearney, Albert J
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Series: JKP essentials.Publisher: London : Jessica Kingsley, 2007Description: 117 p. ; 25 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 9781843108603; 1843108603.Subject(s): Psychology, Applied | Environmental psychology | Behavior modification | Reinforcement (Psychology) | Autistic children -- Behavior modificationDDC classification: 153.85 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
'Understanding applied behaviour analysis is a book that I have been waiting for, for quite some time. It is easy to read, factually correct, scientifically rigorous, and not to long (116 pages, including index). I enjoyed reading it and I will be recommending it to my students.'
- British Journal of Social Work
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is based on the premise that behavior can be influenced by changes in environment and by the reinforcing consequences of that behavior. This introductory guide to ABA demystifies the basic terminology, the underlying principles, and commonly-used procedures of ABA using accessible, everyday language.
Albert J. Kearney explains the kinds of learning and reinforcement processes that form the basis of ABA programs. Having covered these essential principles, he describes how the science of behavior analysis can be effectively applied to real life behavior problems. He looks at how behavior is assessed and various intervention techniques that are often employed with children who have autism and other special needs. Having laid these essential foundations, Kearney touches on more advanced topics: the applications of ABA in behavioral education, such as precision teaching and programmed instruction.
Clear, accessible, and with a structure that is easy-to-follow, this book is an essential introduction to the discipline of ABA and its applications for parents and professionals.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-112) and indexes.
Part 1: The ABCs of ABA -- What does ABA mean? -- What is behavior? -- What are antecedents? -- What are consequences? -- What are some other kinds of learning? -- Part 2: Putting it all together -- What is a behavior analysis? -- What do we do next? -- What is behavioral education? -- Summing up.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction (p. 9)
- Quick Reference A-Z (p. 12)
- Part 1 The ABCs of ABA
- 1 What Does ABA Mean? (p. 19)
- 2 What is Behavior? (p. 23)
- 3 What are Antecedents? (p. 31)
- 4 What are Consequences? (p. 36)
- 5 What are Some Other Kinds of Learning? (p. 53)
- Part 2 Putting It All Together
- 6 What is a Behavior Analysis? (p. 59)
- 7 What Do We Do Next? (p. 73)
- 8 What is Behavioral Education? (p. 95)
- 9 Summing Up (p. 103)
- Appendix What Else can I Read About ABA? (p. 107)
- References (p. 111)
- Subject Index (p. 113)
- Author Index (p. 117)