Parents' Education as Autism Therapists: Applied Behaviour Analysis in Context - Softcover

Mickey Keenan, Ken P. Kerr And Karola Dillenburger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853027782 ISBN 13: 9781853027789

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley, 1999

Synopsis

This text is a useful introduction to ABA for parents and professionals working with children with autism. Successful child rearing is an essential skill for any parent. For most of us this skill is handed down from our own parents and society in general, where we bring up our children using skills based largely upon common sense and a willingness to do our best. However, when it comes to more difficult aspects of developing skills in our children, we need something more dependable than good will. Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA), the systematic implementation of scientifically proven behavioural principles offers just that. Aimed at enhancing people's lives in ways that they or their carers feel are important, it includes a variety of methods and techniques which can be used to promote, decrease or maintain skills for daily living.

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Review:

Explains Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), the systematic implementation of scientifically proven behavioural principles to develop skills in children. [The book] concludes by pointing out that, although there is ample evidence for the effectiveness of behaviour analysis and parents' education as autism therapists, these findings have not permeated all professional circles. They emphasise the child's right to scientifically validated and effective treatment and point to some problems that parents may encounter should they decide to pursue training in the science of behaviour. Author: Ace Bulletin

programme descriptions are clear and helpful, with enough detail to allow replication and illustrations of programmes not working, and how they may be adapted. The authors are also right to stress the importance of UK parents having access to local support, rather than relying on infrequent visits from "experts". Author: Child Psychology & Psychiatry

From the Author:

Mickey Keenan is Director of PEAT and a lecturer in the Psychology Department at the University of Ulster at Coleraine; Ken P. Kerr is Director of Training of PEAT and a Learning and Behavioural Consultant in private practice; and Karola Dillenburger is a chartered clinical psychologist and qualified social worker. She is senior lecturer in the School of Sociology, Social Policy, and Social Work at Queen's University, Belfast.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1853027782
• ISBN 13: 9781853027789
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176