About the Book
Applied behavior analysts use applied research to create and implement effective evidence-based procedures in schools, homes, and the community, which have proved effective in addressing behaviors associated with autism and other developmental disorders. The principles underlying this therapeutic approach have been increasingly effective when applied to other populations, settings, and behaviors. Clinical and Organizational Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis explores data-based decision-making in depth to inform treatment selection for behavior change across various populations and contexts. Each chapter addresses considerations related to data collection, single-case research design methodology, objective decision-making, and visual inspection of data. The authors reference a range of published research methods in the area of applied behavior analysis (ABA) as it has been applied to specific topics, as well as utilizing their own clinical work by providing numerous case examples.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Defining Features of Applied Behavior Analysis
Terry S. Falcomata
Chapter 2: Applied Behavior Analytic Assessment and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Wayne W. Fisher, Amanda N. Zangrillo
Chapter 3: Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders
Timothy R. Vollmer, Kerri P. Peters, Sarah K. Slocum
Chapter 4: A Behavior-Analytic Approach to the Assessment and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Cathleen C. Piazza, Suzanne M. Milnes, Rebecca A. Shalev
Chapter 5: ABA Applications in the Prevention and Treatment of Medical Problems
Keith D. Allen, Jeffrey F. Hine
Chapter 6: Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis to School-Based Instructional Intervention
Brian K. Martens, Edward J. Daly III, Scott P. Ardoin
Chapter 7: Brief Experimental Analyses of Problem Behavior in a Pediatric Outpatient Clinic
David P. Wacker, Kelly M. Schieltz, Patrick W. Romani
Chapter 8: Inborn and Acquired Brain and Physical Disabilities
Mark F. O'Reilly, Nicolette Sammarco, Michelle Kuhn, Cindy Gevarter, Laci Watkins, Heather K. Gonzales, Laura Rojeski, Jeff Sigafoos, Giulio E. Lancioni, Russell Lang
Chapter 9: Behavior Therapy for Childhood Tic Disorders
Douglas W. Woods, David C. Houghton
Chapter 10: Assessment and Intervention for Individuals with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Robert H. LaRue, Kimberly N. Sloman, Erica Dashow, Robert W. Isenhower
Chapter 11: Sleep, Elimination, and Noncompliance in Children
Aurelia Ribeiro, Clare J. Liddon, Dana M. Gadaire, Michael E. Kelley
Chapter 12: Toward Behavior Analytic Practice in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Breanne J. Byiers, Joe E. Reichle
Chapter 13: Treatment of Pediatric Obesity: An Opportunity for Behavior Analysts
Nicole L. Hausman, SungWoo Kahng
Chapter 14: Evidence-Based Application of Staff and Caregiver Training Procedures
Dorothea C. Lerman, Linda A. LeBlanc, Amber L. Valentino
Chapter 15: Conceptual, Experimental, and Therapeutic Approaches to Problem Gambling
Jacob H. Daar, Mark R. Dixon
Chapter 16: Contingency Management to Promote Drug Abstinence
Jesse Dallery, Anthony Defulio, Steven E. Meredith
Chapter 17: Behavioral Gerontology: Research and Clinical Considerations
Jonathan C. Baker, Kathleen M. Fairchild, Dawn A. Seefeldt
Chapter 18: Behavior Analysis and the Treatment of Human Psychological Suffering
Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, Ciara McEnteggart
Chapter 19: Teaching Safety Skills to Children
Raymond G. Miltenberger, Sindy Sanchez, Diego A. Valbuena
Chapter 20: Clinical Application of Behavior Analytic Social Work Practice
Alyssa N. Wilson, Monica M. Matthieu
Chapter 21: Applied Behavior Analysis and Sports Performance
James K. Luiselli, Derek D. Reed
Chapter 22: Applied Behavior Analysis for Health and Fitness
Matthew P. Normand, Jesse Dallery, Triton Ong
Chapter 23: Applications of Behavior Analysis to Improve Safety in Organizations and Community Settings
David A. Wilder, Sigurdur O. Sigurdsson
Chapter 24: Organizational Behavior Management: An Enabler of Applied Behavior Analysis
Timothy D. Ludwig
Chapter 25: Organizational Behavior Management: Systems Analysis
Sigurdur O. Sigurdsson, Heather M. McGee
About the Author :
Henry S. Roane works in the Department of Pediatrics at Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA. Joel E. Ringdahl works at the Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA. Terry S. Falcomata works in the Department of Special Education, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Review :
"...an unusually inclusive survey of the power and versatility of ABA; no recently published book of which we are aware addresses such a wide range of application areas...a valuable acquisition as either reference book or textbook." --PsycCRITIQUES
