Overview

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a highly effective, rigorously researched intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders--but most teachers don't get the training they need to put it to work in their inclusive classroom. That's why every K-12 educator needs this practical guidebook, packed with teaching plans and plain-English guidance on using ABA to improve outcomes for students with autism and behavior challenges. Teachers will start with a systematic, start-to-finish guide that demystifies the entire ABA process, from assessment and goal setting to data collection and analysis. Then they'll get fifty sample teaching plans that clearly demonstrate how to use ABA to support students across social, communication, behavioral, academic, and independent functioning domains. Ready to adapt to the needs of individual students, these concise sample plans give teachers specific ideas for helping children develop critical skills such as: participating in cooperative learning activities with peers; transitioning from class to class independently; responding positively to peer initiations; using simple sentences to make requests; raising their hand to answer a question; waiting for a turn during structured activities; protesting appropriately using a calm voice and positive language; communicating needs using augmentative communication; staying in line and remaining quiet; using the restroom without adult support. Using concrete examples every teacher can relate to, the teaching plans show how to get results using a combination of effective ABA strategies, such as explicit instruction, positive reinforcement, prompting and fading procedures, video modeling, peer-mediated interventions, social stories, and self-monitoring tools. Teachers will also get helpful guidance on developing their own ABA teaching plans to resolve their students' classroom challenges. With this much-needed blueprint for """"quick and painless"""" ABA, teachers will have research-proven strategies for effectively meeting the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders--and ensuring the best possible learning environment for all their students.

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Author:   Debra Leach
Publisher:   Brookes Publishing Co
Imprint:   Brookes Publishing Co
Edition:   Ning Environment for All Their ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.10cm
Weight:   0.382kg
ISBN:  

9781598570779

ISBN 10:   1598570773
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   30 April 2010
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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The best guide for a step-by-step approach to inclusion using data-based decisions. Every teacher should read this book . . . The teaching plans and other tools included in this book make it a must-have! --Christina Whalen, Ph.D., BCBA-D

""The best guide for a step-by-step approach to inclusion using data-based decisions. Every teacher should read this book . . . The teaching plans and other tools included in this book make it a must-have!"" --Christina Whalen, Ph.D., BCBA-D

A refreshing perspective mixed with technical precision . . . a creative and interesting behavioral text that will inspire many teachers. --Michael P. Brady, Ph.D. Professor & Chair, Department of Exceptional Student Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton (02/19/2010)

Author Information

Debra Leach, Ed.D., BCBA, is Professor of Special Education at Winthrop University and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She previously served as a public school teacher, as an early intervention provider, and as Associate Director for the Florida Atlantic University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Her main research interests include autism spectrum disorders, inclusion, applied behavior analysis, positive behavior supports, and early intervention. She enjoys training preservice teachers and working with school districts, families, and community groups to support the successful inclusion of children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders in home, school, and community contexts.

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