Product Description

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.

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Product Details

Publisher	Jessica Kingsley Pub
ISBN	1843108607
Features	ISBN13: 9781843108603 Condition: New Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Format	Paperback
Author	Albert J. Kearney
EAN	9781843108603
Label	Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition	1
Dewey Decimal Number	153.85
Studio	Jessica Kingsley Pub
Number Of Pages	112
Title	Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis: An Introduction to ABA for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals (JKP Essentials Series) (Jkp Essential Series)
Publication Date	2007-11-15
Manufacturer	Jessica Kingsley Pub

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Customer Reviews

Not as easy to understand as stated

Review by someone's mom, 2010-07-14

This book is a little more complicated than the author implies. There are some useful chapters, but I got a little lost with the "BIG" words.

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Great information in an easy-to-read format

Review by Christian Xantus, 2009-10-17

This book had wonderful information about ABA in an easy-to-read format. The language was straightforward and easy to understand.

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Good resource

Review by D. Baskerville, 2009-10-04

This is a very easy read an provides a wealth of information in a very small resource.

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Great Book

Review by Regis Dasilva, 2009-05-21

A great introductory resource for students of ABA or parents and teachers of autistic children; easy to read, entertaining and thorough.

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Excellent Text for Educators

Review by Hannah Carleton, 2008-04-23

Kearney's clear, precise introduction to behavior analysis is an essential tool for educators, particularly those working with students with special needs. The book provides a wonderful range of strategies and gives a solid overview of the field of ABA. I'd recommend this book to school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and classroom teachers and certainly to parents. Kearney explains the theory behind ABA in practical, accessible terms and then shares a wealth of examples.

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