Description
Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education
An Introduction to Evidence-based Interventions and Teaching Strategies
Authors: Casey Laura Baylot, Carter Stacy L.
Language: EnglishKeywords
Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood; An Introduction for Educators; Therapists; and Care Providers; Laura B; Casey; Stacy Carter; typically developing children; special needs; early childhood professionals; child development; developmental therapy; changing behavior; early childhood education; counseling; direct intervention; applied intervention; Supportive Environments; concentration problems; Feeding Issues; Antisocial Behavior; Speech Language Pathologists; Preschool Age Psychiatric Assessment; Pr Om; Daytime Wetting; ADHD; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Vice Versa; St Ep; Applied Behavior Analysis; Toileting Program; Urine Alarm; Elimination Disorders; Training Teaching Assistants; Feeding Problems; Toilet Training Program; Influence Feeding; Stuffed Animal; Teaching Social Skills; Escape Extinction; Toileting Skills; Bowel Incontinence; Behavior Analyst; Prader Willi Syndrome
Publication date: 02-2016
· 15.2x22.9 cm · Hardback
Replaced by new edition: Access to the new edition.
Publication date: 02-2016
· 15.2x22.9 cm · Paperback
Replaced by new edition: Access to the new edition.
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Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education provides a basic introduction to applied behavior analysis and the highly beneficial role that it can play in early childhood education for both typically developing children and those with special needs. The objective is to provide future and current early childhood professionals with the tools that they need to positively impact the lives of young children. Specifically, the book will describe and provide useful examples related to the following:
- Implementing effective techniques for changing behavior;
- Strategies for every day challenges both in the classroom and at home;
- Strategies for addressing less frequent issues;
- Suggestions for how to consult and correspond with parents and caretakers.
Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education is written for professionals preparing for?or those already in?careers in child development, behavior analysis, early childhood education, developmental therapy, counseling, special education, and other helping professions. A Companion Website featuring additional information and resources for students and instructors can be accessed at www.routledge.com/cw/casey.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis: Understanding the Role of the Environment
Chapter 2. Creating Supportive Environments
Chapter 3. Supporting Communication in the Early Years
Chapter 4. Understanding Behavior at the Individual Level
Chapter 5. Supporting Pre-academic Skills for all Children
Chapter 6. Multi-tiered Systems of Support
Chapter 7. Successful Toileting Strategies
Chapter 8. Working through Common and Uncommon Feeding Issues
Chapter 9. Teaching Social Skills and Addressing Antisocial Behavior
Chapter 10. Working with Anxieties and Phobias
Chapter 11. Putting it all Together: Connecting with Parents
Chapter 12. Creating an ABA Classroom: Working with Assistants
Appendices
References
Index
Laura Baylot Casey, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, is Associate Professor of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership with a position in the Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Memphis, USA.
Stacy L. Carter, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, is Associate Professor of Special Education at Texas Tech University, USA.