About the Book
Rooted in both ABA and developmental theory, Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) are some of today's most effective, evidence-based, and widely used interventions for autism spectrum disorder. Prepare tomorrow's autism professionals for success in the field with this graduate-level textbook, the first comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of NDBI. Future professionals will start with a clear and detailed overview of NDBI, examining how these approaches use natural environments and personal interests to motivate the child and bring about lasting improvements in skills and behavior. Then they'll explore the foundational principles of NDBI, take an in-depth look at the most successful NDBI models, and learn how to use specific NDBI strategies to improve child outcomes.
Prepare future professionals to:
Identify quality indicators of NDBI programs
Understand how proven NDBI models, including Pivotal Response Treatment, Early Start Denver, Enhanced Milieu Teaching, and Project ImPACT fit in the NDBI framework
Select meaningful skills to teach children within their natural environment
Write measurable and attainable goals across developmental domains
Empower parents to use NDBI strategies during everyday interactions with their children
Use NDBI strategies to support children in inclusive environments
Enhance children's communication skills, social competence, and play skills
Support positive behavior and self-regulation using an NDBI framework
Work NDBI strategies into school-based activities and lessons
COMPANION MATERIALS: Enhance your instruction with downloadable versions of the datasheets and other forms, sample syllabi to help you integrate this book into your course, PowerPoint decks that summarize key takeaways from the chapters to guide lectures, and a 158-question multiple-choice test bank to help you build course assessments and quizzes.
Table of Contents:
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the Online Materials
SECTION I OVERVIEW
Chapter 1 Understanding NDBI 3
Schreibman, Allison B. Jobin, and Geraldine Dawson
ASD Defined
History of ASD Intervention
Developmental Science and Its Influence in ASD Early Intervention
Integration of Behavioral and Developmental Sciences
Examples of NDBI
Common Elements of Empirically Validated NDBI
Chapter 2 Considering NDBI Models 21
Mendy B. Minjarez, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Aubyn C. Stahmer
Early Start Denver Model
Enhanced Milieu Teaching
Incidental Teaching/Walden Toddler Program
Joint Attention,Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation
Pivotal Response Treatment
Project ImPACT
SECTION II CORE CONCEPTS AND FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES
Chapter 3 Selecting Meaningful Skills for Teaching in the Natural Environment
Grace W. Gengoux, Erin McNerney, and Mendy B. Minjarez
Goodness of Fit of NDBI Approaches
Functional Skills
The Natural Environment
Case Example: Jin
Chapter 4 Empowering Parents Through Parent Training and Coaching
Mendy B. Minjarez, Elizabeth A. Karp, Aubyn C. Stahmer, and Lauren Brookman-Frazee
Parent-Mediated Interventions and NDBI
Psychological Functioning in Parents of Children With ASD
Effective Parent Coaching Practices
Case Example: Gabe
Chapter 5 Fostering Inclusion With Peers and in the Community
Aubyn C. Stahmer, Connie Wong, Matthew J. Segall, and Jennifer Reinehr
The Importance of Inclusion
Inclusion in Practice
Use of NDBI in Inclusive Settings
Practical Suggestions for Incorporating NDBI Strategies Into Community Programs
Common Challenges to Inclusion
Case Example: Preschool Program
Case Example: Adult Program
SECTION III NDBI STRATEGIES
Chapter 6 Implementing Motivational Strategies
Mendy B. Minjarez and Yvonne Bruinsma
NDBI and Motivation
Measuring Motivation
Strategies That Enhance Motivation
Chapter 7 Applying Antecedent Strategies
Jennifer B. Symon, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Erin McNerney
Preparing to Teach
Setting Up Opportunities in NDBI
Case Example: Ty
Chapter 8 Implementing Instructional Cues and Prompting Strategies
Kyle M. Frost, Brooke Ingersoll, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Mendy B. Minjarez
Definitions
Learning Opportunities Across NDBI Models
Prompting Strategies
Prompt Fading
Examples of Prompts for Specific Skills
Case Example: Leah
Chapter 9 Using Consequence Strategies
Allison B. Jobin and Laura Schreibman
Increasing the Strength of a Behavior
Decreasing the Strength of a Behavior
Applying the Premack Principle
Promoting Consequence Effectiveness
Using Consequences to Maintain Behavior Change
Shaping and Chaining
Using Natural Consequences
Reinforcing Attempts
Modeling and Expanding on Child’s Response
Imitating the Child’s Response
Troubleshooting NDBI Consequence Strategies
Chapter 10 Guiding Meaningful Goal Development
Grace W. Gengoux, Erin E. Soares, and Yvonne Bruinsma
Formulating Goals
Assessment
Case Example: José
Considerations for Goal Selection
Case Example: Jenna
Case Example: Kaleb
Case Example: Ashir
Developmental Considerations
Case Example: Alex
Case Example: Cole
Case Example: Josephine
Case Example: Marco
Section IV Applications of NDBI Strategies
Chapter 11 Targeting Communication Skills
Mendy B. Minjarez, Rachel K. Earl, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Amy L. Donaldson
Communication Profile of Children With ASD
Communication Development in Typically Developing Children
Use of NDBI for Targeting Communication
Teaching Communication Across Developmental Levels Using NDBI Strategies
Chapter 12 Improving Social Skills and Play
Yvonne Bruinsma and Grace W. Gengoux
Social Initiations
Imitation Skills
Play
Teaching Play With Friends
Chapter 13 Supporting Behavior, Self-Regulation, and Adaptive Skills
Mendy B. Minjarez, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Rosy Matos Bucio
NDBI and Challenging Behavior
Relevant Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions
NDBI Strategies for Teaching Self-Regulation and Adaptive Skills
Promoting Self-Regulation in Individuals With ASD
Teaching Adaptive Skills
Tips for Teaching Self-Regulation and Adaptive Skills
Case Example: Jonas
Chapter 14 Implementing NDBI in Schools
Aubyn C. Stahmer, Jessica Suhrheinrich, and Laura J. Hall
Including NDBI Components in Group or Academic Settings
School-Based Activities Most Suited for NDBI
Examples of Activities and Lessons
Chapter 15 Collecting Data in NDBI
Mendy B. Minjarez, Melina Melgarejo, and Yvonne Bruinsma
General Framework for Data Collection
Data Collection Across NDBI Models
When and Why Data Are Collected
Types of Data and Measurement Systems
Data Collection in the Natural Environment
Chapter 16 Identifying Quality Indicators of NDBI Programs
Aubyn C. Stahmer, Sarah R. Rieth, Brooke Ingersoll, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Aritz Aranbarri
Quality Indicators Versus Common Features
Specific Program Elements to Look for in a Quality NDBI Program
Chapter 17 Considering Future Directions in NDBI
Laura Schreibman, Mendy B. Minjarez, and Yvonne Bruinsma
Research Future Directions
Dissemination and Implementation: Future Directions
Glossary
Index
About the Author :
Yvonne Bruinsma, Ph.D., BCBA-D, In STEPPS and In STEPPS Academy, Irvine, CA. Dr. Bruinsma is CEO and founder of In STEPPS and In STEPPS Academy in Irvine, California, a behavioral health agency and a nonprofit private school for children with autism in California. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and received her doctorate in special education, developmental disabilities, and risk studies in 2004. She has been working with families and teaching others how to work with families by using NDBI strategies for over 20 years. Yvonne’s focus is to blend research and reality in the highest quality treatment in a community setting.