Ethical Applied Behavior Analysis Models for Individuals Impacted by Autism - Hardcover

Peterson, Stephanie; Eldridge, Rebecca; Williams, Betty Fry; Williams, Randy Lee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0367468352 ISBN 13: 9780367468354

Publisher: Routledge, 2024

Synopsis

Ethical Applied Behavior Analysis Models for Individuals Impacted by Autism provides teachers, parents, and behavior analysts with a comprehensive analysis of evidence-based, behavior analytic programs for the therapeutic treatment of persons with autism, from infancy through adulthood. Chapters review the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), behavior analytic concepts and interventions, and discuss the eight different effective treatment programs, examining each approach's scientific base and value. Fully updated to reflect current research and understanding of autism, this second edition includes new chapters on evaluating high-quality behavior analytic programs, as well as explorations of programs covering the verbal behavior approach and those specially designed for adults.

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About the Author

Stephanie M. Peterson is Professor of Psychology, Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Director of the Autism Center of Excellence at Western Michigan University. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst―Doctoral® (BCBA-D®).

Rebecca R. Eldridge is an Independent Consultant at Becky Eldridge Consulting, LLC. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst―Doctoral.

Betty Fry Williams is Professor Emeritus at Whitworth University, and former Coordinator of Special Education and Chair of Teacher Education. She is a retired Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®).

Randy Lee Williams is Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Special Education at Gonzaga University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367468352
• ISBN 13: 9780367468354
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 436