{"product_id":"9781441900876","title":"Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"\u003ch1\u003eApplied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMatson, Johnny L.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutism was once thought of as a rare condition, until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network released the statistic that about 1 in every 150 eight-year-old children in various areas across the United States is afflicted by an autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. This news led to a dramatic expansion of research into autism spectrum disorders and to the emergence of applied behavior analysis (ABA) as the preferred method of treatment, even among prescribing practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplied Behavioral Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders\u003c\/em\u003e ably synthesizes research data and trends with best-practice interventions into a comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource. Within its chapters, leading experts review current ABA literature in depth; identify interventions most relevant to children across the autism spectrum; and discuss potential developments in these core areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment methods, from functional assessment to single case research designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment methods, including reinforcement, replacement behaviors, and other effective strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the differential diagnosis in ABA treatment planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific deficit areas: communication, social skills, stereotypies\/rituals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget behaviors, such as self-injury, aggression, adaptive and self-help problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASD-related training concerns, including maintenance and transition issues, and parent training programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is a vital resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in clinical child and school psychology as well as the related fields of education and mental health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2009-11-05\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781441900876\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4419-0088-3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 260cm x193cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 270\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47391903252620,"sku":"9781441900876","price":161.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781441900876.jpg?v=1775764477","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781441900876","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}