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Good Study Guide
This is a great textbook for ABA. It is perfect for studying for the Board Certification for Behavior Analysis (BCBA).

ABA Bible
Book is essential for any Behavior Analyists career to understand the science of ABA.

Very helpful for the field!

A laugh a minute!
Just kidding. This is a clear, concise text that I am finding to be very user-friendly. This text is not nearly as difficult to understand as Michael's Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis, at least for someone like myself who is fairly new to behavior analytic textbooks.

Amazing Text
This text is spectacular. This edition is a triumph. I was a bit dubious when the forward obliquely compared this book to The Beatles (The White Album), but have become more sympathetic to the perspective as I have spent more time with it. Cooper/Heron is simply the book to use in studying Applied Behavior Analysis. It's not chummy or dated like some texts of 70s (an effort to reduce the response effort of learning the material, no doubt). Instead it is complete, precise and well written. My sincere thanks to the authors. Worth twice the going price.

Great value
I decided to buy this product online as my college was charging 90 that means even after the delivery charges I saved around 30. The book arrived in perfect condition despite travelling from USA to Ireland. I am very happy with the service and products from Amazon. ... Read more

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This market-leading book provides comprehensive coverage of behavior management concepts and techniques and presents them in a versatile and practical manner for teachers. The eighth edition uses classroom-based examples and practices firmly grounded in research. Content is presented in the order of decision-making by a teacher who has a student exhibiting challenging behavior in class or a student who needs to execute a behavior-change project. The text covers identifying target behavior, collecting and graphing data, functional assessment, experimental design, arranging antecedents and consequences, generalizing behavior change and discusses the importance of ethical considerations in using applied behavior analysis in the classroom.. Inservice Teachers and Special Educators.

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For Advanced Study
I am currently taking a Graduate Level Advanced Behavior Analysis (ABA) class at a local university.This book was a requirement for my class and this class is required for graduation.This class was my first Special Education course and this book is definitely not for someone who doesn't understand reward/punishment with regards to behavior.The book is comprehensive but should not be used for someone looking to "gain a little insight" into ABA. This book encompasses all of ABA.If you are ABA certified, this book will help you "refresh" on the information you've already learned.

Good for Special Educators
I had to buy this textbook last year, as I was getting my teaching endorsement in Special Education.It is a good text, although mostly only useful if you are studying this for ceritification (I haven't used since I've been teaching).

Teach yourself to teach kids!
This detailed how to book offers a variety of technical interventions and some neccessary theory surrounding Applied Behavior Analysis.It also presents a variety of explanations and examples for classroom use.I really enjoyed the read and highly recommend it.My students also found it usefull!

For learning about ABA and relating to school you cannot beat this book...
My title states it all.The 7th edition trumps the phenomenal 6th edition in it's inclusion of IDEA 2004/NCLB concepts.It is well worth the price difference between this book and most ABA books.

technical lingo
The only thing I really did not like about this book was it had a lot of technical verbage that tends to put one to sleep.The examples and scenarios were helpful in presenting the content. ... Read more

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PRINCIPLES OF EVERYDAY BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS uses generalization programming to show you how to apply behavioral concepts to complex everyday situations. The author introduces, defines, and illustrates each behavior modification concept and then immediately includesvignettes that show you how to apply concepts to the real world. ... Read more

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First Step to My Doctorate
Principles of Everyday Behavior Analysis makes learning a basic behavioral repertoire virtually effortless. I am amused by the reviewer who gave this book one star because it was "dumbed down". I had this text in my first course in applied behavior analysis. It was the most pleasant learning experience I'd ever encountered, and made me a true believer in programmed instruction. It enabled me to acquire a good, solid, behavioral repertoire in a very short time. I went on to take numerous courses in ABA, including a course on BF Skinner's Science and Human Behavior, and his magnum opus, Verbal Behavior. I eventually earned my doctorate in experimental psychology from Boston University.

Great intro to ABA
This book builds on ideas, and not too quickly.For me, it was a bit too slow (I began to read it after being in the field for a year).But for someone who really knows nothing of ABA and needs to train their brains, go for it.

The quizzes are extremely thought out.If you are starting out as an ABA tutor or want to learn priniciples, it may be a good match.Sure, not rocket science, that's why I would recommend it only as an intro or refreshener of B A S I C S.Easy reading.

OMG! no good
Do not buy this book.It is the worst ABA text book Ive ever read.Buy "Behavior Modification" by Miltenberger or the new ABA book by cooper.This book is like an ABA textbook for highschoolers.Way too dumbed down and many outright incorrect definitions of basic principles.
The built in tests are awesome though.I wish more books would do that.It really helped me and my classmates learn the material.It was for an introductory course in ABA in a school psych program an National University, and luckily the program has more classes on ABA b/c this one was not so good. ... Read more

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Terrible!
This text is simply awful.It's badly written, sports terrible examples, gives outright incorrect information at times, and includes a full glossary of completely useless definitions.Half of said definitions don't even qualify as valid members of that category - the entries drone on about related concepts and examples without ever defining the word.Even when things are actually defined, they're often defined very very badly or just wrong.There's typos everywhere and even simple math errors.Please don't waste your money and PLEASE don't use this text for any valid course on Behavior Analysis.You'll loose credibility immediately, not least with your students. ... Read more

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This very practical, how-to text provides the beginning researcher with the basics of applied behavior analysis research methods. In 10 logical steps, this text covers all of the elements of single-subject research design and it provides practical information for designing, implementing, and evaluating studies. Using a pocketbook format, the authors provide novice researcher with a "steps-for-success" approach that is brief, to-the-point, and clearly delineated.

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Easy to read
This book is easy to read, has useful information, and the author has a good sense of humor.

Splendid guide to quality research
Up-to-date guide to developing worthwhile research projects in applied behaviour analysis.Well-written and stimulating style.Will be an essential read for students who are aiming for Behavior Analyst Certification Board credentials and for professionals who aspire to publishing high quality research in top-rated research journals.I will certainly be recommending it to graduates and advanced undergraduates who choose to conduct applied projects as part of their studies.

There are several other books on the topic available.Many are useful, even if up to 20 years in print, and should be read too as they contain different details.However this book updates recommendations and includes recent developments in electronic literature research, data-collection, and presentation.

A distinctive aspect of Bailey & Burch (2002) is that it acknowledges the difficulties of conducting good behaviour analytic research and suggests how to avoid those difficulties (e.g., conducting informal pilot studies) or how to escape them if they do arise (e.g., recognising when a service is just not a suitable host for the fledgling researcher).These considerations are not usually included in research methods texts.It is refreshing and inspiring that the authors are making public their research development "secrets for success".

The authors recommend extremely high standards for evaluating the quality of data.Even some well-established highly published research groups may not meet those standards.Students may need help in recognising where compromises are acceptable to enable them to conduct reserach that is practically possible and still valid.

Overall - this book is splendid. ... Read more

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) encompasses many disparate populations, settings, and interventions. If there is a problem, more than likely, ABA has addressed it. Interventions tend to be creative and, more often than not, effective. Within these pages are some of the field's foremost practitioners discussing functional analysis, behavioral acquisition, school psychology, habits, pediatrics, delinquency, brain injury, autism, organizations, safety, consultation, sports, college teaching, and the future of ABA. Each chapter concludes with reading objectives helpful for deeper understanding and further discussion.

Forward by Beth Sulzer-Azaroff, Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts

Stimulus Preference and Reinforcer Assessment Applications by Martin T. Ivancic, Western Carolina Center

Behavioral Acquisition by Persons with Developmental Disabilities by Anthony J. Cuvo and Paula K. Davis, Southern Illinois University

The Functional Analysis Model of Behavioral Assessment by Brian A. Iwata, SungWoo Kahng, Michele D. Wallace, and Jana S. Lindberg, University of Florida

Current Issues in the Function-Based Treatment of Aberrant Behavior in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities by James E. Carr, Sean Coriaty, and Claudia L. Dozier, University of Nevada

Behavior Analysis and School Psychology by Ruth A. Ervin and Kristal E. Ehrhardt, Western Michigan University

Assessment and Treatment of Habit Disorders by Raymond G. Miltenberger, North Dakota State University, and Douglas W. Woods, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Behavioral Pediatrics: The Confluence of Applied Behavior Analysis and Pediatric Medicine by Nathan J. Blum, Children's Seashore House of Children's Hospital of Philidelphia, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and Patrick C. Friman, University of Nevada

Behavioral, Family-Style Residential Care for Troubled Out-of-Home Adolescents: Recent Findings by Patrick C. Friman, University of Nevada

Behavioral Contributions to Brain-Injury Rehabilitation by Harvey E. Jacobs, Cumberland, A Brown Schools Hospital for Children and Adolecents

Behavioral Psychotherapy and the Rise of Clinical Behavior Analysis by Steven C. Hayes and Richard T. Bissett, University of Nevada

Behavioral Interventions for Children With Autism by William D. Frea and Glenda L. Vittimberga, California State University, Los Angeles

Organizational Behavior Management in Human Service Settings by Dennis H. Reid and Marsha B. Parsons, Louisiana State University Medical Center and Carolina Behavior Analysis and Support Center, Morganton, NC

Basic Behavioral Research and Organizational Behavior Management by Alan Poling, Alyce M. Dickinson, John Austin, and Matt Normand, Western Michigan University

Performance Analysis and Performance Diagnostics by John Austin, Western Michigan University

Behavioral Approaches to Organizational Safety by Mark P. Alavosius, Augustus E. Adams, David K. Ahern and Michael J. Follick, Behavior Safety Advantage, Abacus Risk Management Technologies

Behavioral Consultation by W. Larry Williams, University of Nevada

Behavioral Sport Psychology by Garry L. Martin and Gregg A. Tkachuk, University of Manitoba

Organizational Behavior Management and Instructional Systems by Dale M. Brethower, Western Michigan University

Behavioral Approaches to College Teaching by Jennifer L. Austin, Florida State University

A Futurist Perspective for Applied Behavior Analysis by Jon S. Bailey, Florida State University ... Read more

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Written for professionals in both general and special education, this book is a complete description if applied behavior analysis and how it can be used with students displaying a range of excessive and deficit behaviors.In addition to traditional topics covered in other applied behavior books, this reference devotes substantial attention to preventing problems through anecdotal control, social skill development and emotional learning. Topics include increasing appropriate behavior through related personal characteristics; increasing appropriate behavior through consequence control; positive approaches to decreasing inappropriate behavior; punishment; graphing, and more.Behavior analysts, teachers of any level. ... Read more

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Easy-read text book for my university course
This is a great book as far as textbooks go.It is easy to read, very informative and has good tables and figures for developing behavioral objectives.I think this will also be a great reference in the future for other classes or even a Master's or Doctoral thesis.I will be keeping this textbook in my "library" as I feel that it will serve me well now and in the future.

Reduced Price Makes Text A More Reasonable Buy
I noticed a significant drop in price for this textbook.Therefore I'd like to revise my rating up to four stars.Schloss and Smith do provide afine review of ABA in the classroom.Its a good solid elementary text.True some topics are not covered, but perhaps there will be a more advancedtext in the future.

Better books available for less...
Its a fairly decent review of behavior analysis applied to theclassroom.I'd give it a higher score if it didn't cost $.. for a 300page cheaply made paperback.There is not much new in this book that hasn't been published elsewhere.Also, there isn't a lot of practical information for a teacher working for a school district.It's a typical undergrad college text. The book doesn't go far enough.For example, there is a section on group contingencies in the classroom, but no mention of "Learnball".Not much on discrete trial training either. Direct Instruction is mentioned, but the instructional strategy behind programs such as Reading Mastery and Connecting Math Concepts isn't discussed.There is a lot of excellent information in the book, its just that for cost I expected a lot more. ... Read more

Book Description
Contains several articles by experts in the fields of special education and psychology. Each article explores the issues, theories, and practices of assessing problem behavior and determining how to use this information. Together, the articles of this text present current advances in the use of functional assessment technology: taking the techniques and strategies of traditional functional analysis and using this information to construct clinical interventions. Three sections focus on the following topics: how functional assessment can be used to intervene effectively and change problem behavior, common procedures for using functional assessment in the preschool and school classroom, and new directions and trends in the field of functional assessment. A thorough and well-researched base of knowledge on problem behavior is provided, and the student learns the many ways in which this behavior may be diagnosed, intervened, and ideally changed. ... Read more

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a method which has been found to be effective in teaching children with autistic spectrum disorders and changing their behaviors. In Raising a Child with Autism, Shira Richman explains how parents can adapt the practical techniques used in ABA for use at home. Richman provides tips and guidelines to increase play skills, improve communication and sibling interactions and increase independence. The book also covers toilet-training, food selectivity, self-dressing and community outings, and includes an overview of the theory behind ABA as well as a list of resources for further reading. It offers parents a practical and effective way to help autistic children interact more successfully with family, friends and school. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Just read this book
As the mother of a three year old Autistic son, I have purchased and read alot of books on ABA. When I found a book on VBA I was very excited. As I was reading this book, I became more and more disappointed and frustrated. It is all in technical terms. Even simple things that could of been explained very easily, where put into the most complex formats. The back cover states that it is a book for PARENTS and professionals/teachers, but when you read the preface, it states it is for professionals. I feel the marketing on this book is very decieving. Warning to parents...if you don't have many years of ABA/VBA under your belt already(or an extended education in these fields), this book will be a complete waste of time for you.

The basics with Mathematical assessment all in one
I just received this product.Being it is the last week of the school year and I also am outfitting three ADA BATHROOMS for clients, I haven't had time to read it.
However, I did flip through it and the Verbal Behavior Analysis appears to be an excellent reference manual as it not only contains quantitative information, but myriads of qualitative assessments of results of behaviors, interventions and results.
Not having been a strong fan of statistics (even during my Undergrad Program in Business) and now as a Graduate Special Ed Student) I am amazed at how physical responses and traits can be interpreted in unbiased manners and strategies for intervention can be determined. And,
Verbal Behavior Analysis looks like it will fit that bill nicely. ... Read more

Book Description
In this creative, engaging approach to behavior analysis, written in clear, jargon-free language, Chance blends realistic examples with research and case studies. The text includes excerpts from formidable works by respected scholars, exposing readers to significant insights about how behaviorists solve behavior problems. Chance wants his readers to learn the language of behavior analysis, to become acquainted with the most important procedures for changing behavior, and to recognize that scientific method can be used successfully to solve problems. He has created an interactive classroom experience to facilitate the learning and application of practical solutions to behavior problems. In a simulated classroom, course content is presented by Dr. Cee—a fictional instructor whose lectures are punctuated by frequent questions designed to keep readers on their toes and to think critically about a particular topic. This authoritative yet comprehensible text is written for an audience that includes parents, teachers, counselors, psychologists, therapists, and social workers. ... Read more

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A clear and entertaining look at behavior analysis
Using the clever literary device of having a fictional instructor dialog with his students, Paul Chance has put together a wonderful and entertaining text to introduce students to the science and application of behavior analysis. For those who have only heard of applied behavior analysis as being a "treatment" for autism, this book will be a fun-to-read eye-opener.

A must for great & FUN reading on Applied Behavior Analysis
Paul Chance delivers a great book loaded with material that is brought to you in a very interesting way.The setting is basically a class room with students talking to the teacher, writing facts/terms on the board, and an intense interaction with student to teacher dialogue.This book is a must for those interesting in Applied Behavior Analysis.Paul Chance makes an interesting subject extremely fun to indulge in. When moving from chapter to chapter, there is always a brief overview of everything that has been covered in the previous chapters, making it hard to forget key information!A++ book

Fascinating book, well written.
This is the most interesting "textbook" I've ever read. It has a lot of case studies and examples, plus excerpts from articles and books that are related to the topics. The book itself is well-organized andthorough. As I read it I kept wishing I'd taken a course in behavioranalysis when I was in college. ... Read more

Book Description
The US Dept. of Education, in conjunction with the US Dept. of Health and Human Services, recently unveiled a $50 million effort to expand research on early childhood cognitive development.A key issue identified requiring more information and research was the education and professional development of educators.Along these lines, Doug Greer has prepared a book discussing how best to teach, how to design functional curricula, and how to support teachers in using state-of-the-art science instruction materials.

The book provides important information both to trainers of future teachers, current teachers, and to supervisors and policy makers in education.To trainers there is information on how to motivate, mentor, and instruct in-service teachers to use the best scientifically based teaching strategies and tactics.To in-service teachers, there is information on how to provide individualized instruction in classrooms with multiple learning and behavior problems, school interventions to help prevent vandalism and truancy, and how curricula and instruction can be designed to teach functional repetoirs rather than inert ideas.To policy makers and supervisors, the book discusses how to determine the effectiveness of curricular innitiatives toward meeting mandated standards in national assessments.

Doug Greer was recently awarded the Fred S. Keller Award for Distinguished Contributions to Education by APA for the research and application of the material covered in this book.School programs incorporating the material used in this book have produced 4-7 times more learning outcomes for students than control and baseline educational programs (see www.cabas.com)

The book provides research-based and field-tested procedures for:
* Teaching students of all ability levels ranging from preschool to secondary school
* How to teach special education students in the context of a regular classroom
* Best practices for all teachers to teach more effectively
* Means of monitoring and motivating teachers' practices

* A comprehensive and system-wide science of teachingpost modern-postmodern!
* Tested procedures that result in four to seven times more learning for all
students
* Tested procedures for supervisors to use with teachers that result in
significant student learning
* Tested procedures for providing the highest accountability
* A systems approach for schooling problems that provide solutions rather
than blame
* Parent approved and parent requested educational practices
* Means for psychologists to work with teachers and students to solve
behavior and learning problems
* A comprehensive systems science of schooling
* An advanced and sophisticated science of pedagogy and curriculum design
* Students who are not being served with traditional education can meet or
exceed the performance of their more fortunate peers,
* Supervisors can mentor teachers and therapists to provide state of the
science instruction
* Parent education can create a professional setting for parents, educators,
and therapists to work together in the best interests of the student,
* Teachers and supervisors who measure as they teach produce significantly
better outcomes for students,
* Systemic solutions to instructional and behavioral problems involving
teachers, parents, supervisors provide means to pursue problems to their
solution,
* A science of teaching, as opposed to an art of teaching, can provide an
educational system that treats the students and the parents as the clients. ... Read more

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Designing Teching Strategies
SMART! Nicely written and very clear language. Public school systems could learn alot from this book!

Most important text since Cooper, Heron, & Heward
This text explains EXACTLY how to make the everyday practice of teaching with ABA work BEYOND the one-to-one home program for a single student.It is the most comprehensive extension of "what to do and how to do it" since Cooper, Heron, & Heward's "Applied Behavior Analysis."

What Dr. Greer dubs the "ABA Systems Approach" springs from the university informing comprehensive application of behavior analsyis to schooling settings (CABAS schools).However, the text can also stand indepenent of that special environment; and its contents are immediately applicable to individual practitioners in home and community settings.

Chapters summarize advances in practice and current research in verbal behavior; creating literacy and mathematics curricula for students who need ABA methodology to learn; and how to supervise other professionals in advancing their ABA and research skills.

Especially useful are tables that translate students' performance trouble into potential repertoires that may not be fully taught or reinforcement contingencies that may be lacking; and team actions that would remedy those problems. ... Read more

Book Description
Introduces the concepts and methods of applied behavior analysis based on solid theory and research. Provides strategies for developing and implementing solutions to problem situations. Emphasizes a systems approach as a means of initiating more effective and durable change. ... Read more

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Behavior Analysis for Lasting Change
This text deals with methods and stragegies of analyzing and modifying behaviors. Within the text I specifically focused on chapter nine through twelve which involved increasing behavior through the use of positive reinforcement. I also give special attention to chapters twenty-four and twenty-five dealing with decreasing behaviors incompatible with underisable behavior, and to a lesser extent the use of punishment. Mastery of these tools will enable teachers to effectively deal with most of the situations faced in today's classroom.

Best summary of Applied Behavior Analysis
If you want to change things, you always have to take human behavior into account. Behavior analysis is the science that does this very precisely. It helps you to measure and to change the behaviors of yourself and others for getting the results that you want.
The book of Beth Sulzer-Azaroff en Roy Mayer gives an excellent summary of the way behavior can be changed succesfully. It tells you how to measure behavior, how to increase desirable behavior, how to decrease undesirable behavior and how to extend and maintain behavior.
If you really want to understand behavior and concrete tools to change it, you should read this book.

Marius Rietdijk
Assistant professor Business and Economics
Free University
Amsterdam, Holland

Vital book for school change and responsiveness to change
This book is essential for anyone seriously considering a role of leadership in schools or districts.In the book, the reader learns about excellent and practical science to make schools a better place.There isnot a topic that isn't covered.All of the practical issues are present. Yes, the book uses the language of very good behavioral sciences, and thatis appropriate.With all the headline things that have happened in theworld with schools, its important that major leaders in schools have goodgrounding in practical science of behavior change.What's really neatabout the book is that almost everything in its is doable.You can make ithappen.In my own landmark research on youth violence, I could not havedone it without standing on the shoulders of giants like BethSulzer-Azaroff and G.Roy Mayer.Every future teacher or administrator hasto have studied this book. ... Read more

Book Description
Investments: Analysis and Behavior is the first textbook to integrate exciting new developments from the field of behavioral finance in a comprehensive and balanced introduction to the field of investments. Since behavioral is intertwined in all aspects of investing, this text does just that. Investments: Analysis and Behavior is written from a unique perspective that will provide students with knowledge of investment analytical tools and an understanding of the forces that drive the industry. ... Read more

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Very clear book
Prof. Nofsinger is well know for his insights over the emerging behavioral finance. in this remarkable book, he combines a traditional "Investments" course with many examples of behavorial pitfalls that investors are faced with.

From a pedagogical point, it is very well constructed and very readable.

What is missing is the maths.... but for that, I would recommend the best-in-class book: Investments from Bodie, Kane and Marcus (Mc-Graw Hill). ... Read more

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In the past decade, an increasing number of scholar/practitioners have contributed to the developing field of clinical behavior analysis. These writers have drawn upon long-standing behavior analytic principles and recent advances in verbal behavior research to explain the development of a variety of clinical disorders, advocate alternative approaches to clinical assessment and classification, develop new therapeutic interventions, and suggest new treatment goals. The field has grown enormously and it is fair to say at this point that clinical behavior analysis has made some unique contributions to the fields of psychopathology, clinical assessment, and psychotherapy. The purpose of this book is to bring together in a single place a sampling of the work that constitutes the growing field of clinical behavior analysis. ... Read more

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Applied Behavior Analysis has proven to be the most effective means of teaching children diagnosed with autistic-spectrum disorders.ABA is not, however, "one size fits all."Different teaching techniques within ABA must be chosen, based upon student need.In Graduated Applied Behavior Analysis, Dr. Bobby Newman and colleagues describe an approach that alters teaching methodologies based on the functioning level of the student.While there are many schools of thought within ABA, they are all part of the same basic science.Aspects of that science are outlined.Portions of an introductory manual and a study describing the effectiveness of an ABA preschool are included. ... Read more

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Excellent resource
This book provides additional information that is essential for developing behavioral programs. It provides an excellent description with examples to use.

Excellent reading from Dr. Bobby Newman
The explanations provided in Dr. Newman's book have assisted us in the implementation of an intensive home ABA program. After much misunderstanding of what ABA truly is, we have come to the realization that employing behavioral science will give our child the opportunity to reach his full potential. More importantly, we have seen the positive results. Using a data-based methodology as described in Dr. Newman's book enables us to objectively assess in a timely manner whether or not our child is making progress and learning.

To put it simply, this gives us the tools and measures we need to ensure that we are maximizing our child's opportunities to learn. When we first started on our journey with our child almost 2 years ago, the majority of the information we were given about ABA was incorrect. As Dr. Newman points out in his book, ABA is not just discrete trial teaching (which is only ONE of many tools available in the world of ABA). ABA is an all encompassing philosophy that is positively influencing our child's life.

For parents like us, reading "Graduated ABA" includes straight-forward explanations, rather than academic dissertations. What do I need to know to move ahead promptly and help my child? This is the type of question that can be addressed by reading this book. Dr. Newman's book has helped us establish the foundation on which to build a solid home program. I highly recommend this book to all parents who are eager to educate themselves in order to educate their child.

An excellent book from the prolific Bobby Newman.
A Review of Graduated Applied Behavior Analysis

An excellent book from the prolific Bobby Newman. This is Bobby's third book on the application of behavior analysis to helping children with autism. All three books, are excellent reads--warm, humanistic, humorous, informal, and anecdotal (case-studyish), easy, fun, but not condescending, written for parents, trainers, tutors, and teachers of autistic children. Not only are these books easy reads, but they are also valuable reads; each book makes serious points, and the books are not redundant with each other, nor are they redundant with any other autism books. I recommend them to my undergrad and grad students working with autistic children.

Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down until I'd finished it--rare for me.

In addition to the case studies, this book also gives how-to-apply-behavior-analysis details and an excellent outcome study empirically demonstrating the power of applied behavior analysis to improve the quality of the student lives.

Other contributors to this book are Sarah Birch, Frederica Blausten, and Dana Reinecke.

Richard Malott, Ph.D.
Behavior Analysis Program
Department of Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Hooray for One Science
Bravo to Dr. Newman for advocating for the science and not for the person behind it.This book will be extremely valuable to interventionists and parents alike.Its "stream of consciousness" style makes the most scientific concepts reader friendly.I highly recommend it to anyone interested in using applied behavior analysis.

needed
This book could not have come at a better time.I am a parent of a PDD child currently battling a school that thinks ABA is discrete trial teaching.I'm giving them a copy so that they know what ABA really is.I have taken many ABA workshops, both with and without a focus on verbal behavior, and my child's teachers are not the only ones who need this book.At the 2002 ABA convention, I went to a talk by a consultant who said that she supervised a program that used to be ABA but now was verbal behavior.When asked for the difference, she couldn't say.This is a person selling training to parents and schools and speaking at conferences!Newman's description of a united science that includes discrete trial, positive support, verbal behavior is a welcome relief for confused parents.He did forget precision teaching and direct instruction. ... Read more

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Search Leaders... This book can mean the difference between life and death for a lost person! How do lost persons behave when disoriented?What are the probabilities that a child can be found in a mountainous terrain? How far will an elderly person travel? How much time do YOU have to find them? And how much man power is needed? This exciting book answers all those questions!This 63 page book is an expansive study of actual case histories and will reveal new insights to aid you... the Search Leader! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

dry but valuable
Although the author's analysis and commentary are minimal, the data in this book is still a valuable addition to any SAR member's library.

The standard small text...
This book is the standard small text that describes a study upon which way too much seems to have been decided about how lost persons are likely to behave. A very good introduction to a topic that deserves much more study.

Good Overview
This is more like a case report than an informative text, but well worthreading for those truly interested in tracking lost person, etc. Basicallyan overview of the probability of finding a lost/missing person. ... Read more

Book Description
This book breaks new ground by integrating dynamical systems concepts with a contextual behavioral view of development. The two make a dramatically good fit and something new emerges from the combination: a "behavioral systems approach" to development. With its consistent, natural science, non-linear, contextual orientation, Novak has fashioned an undergraduate text that will have broad appeal for courses in developmental psychology.

Topics include:

-Modern Developmental Theory

-Behavioral Genetics

-Prenatal Development

-The Remarkable Newborn

-Habituation & Respondent Learning

-Operant Learning

-Cognitive Development

-The Development of Communication

-Personality and the Self

-Prosocial Development

-Development of Antisocial Behaviors

-The Family System

-Schools ... Read more

Book Description
Behaviorspeak is a glossary of terms in common usage in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the autistic-spectrum disorders. Deliberately written in a humorous and easily understood style, this will be an invaluable resource for parents and direct care service providers. ABA is a technically precise discipline, where a misunderstanding of a term can lead to a misapplied technique. Behaviorspeak will give readers the tools necessary to understand articles in professional journals, presentations, and books. ... Read more

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Helpful
I know longer have to feel ashamed because I don't know how to utilize ABA vocabulary. This book gave examples on how to use terminology appropriately. On the job training is no longer stressful, because I can communicate better with supervisors and school staff effectively.
Although a few of the definitions were rephrased or shortened (by my managers), they were in the ballpark
Thanks for your help

Behaviorspeak: A must have for parents of children with autism
Behaviorspeak is an excellent book for everyone involved in the lives of children with autism.The authors take the technical terminology of Applied Behavior Analysis and make it accessible and understandable to the layperson.The authors also provide professionals in the field of ABA with a deeper understanding of common terms and procedures.As both a parent of a child with autism and a professional in the field, I find the book indispensible.

Autism Parent and Advocate Perspective
Behavior Speak is a pithy yet elegant introduction to the terminology of Applied Behavior Analysis.Written by four behavior analysts, all of whom have impeccable credentials, as well as long standing personal commitments to children with autism, this book fills several needs.It is a pragmatic attempt to make the specialized vocabulary of the field more accessible to a general audience.The practical yet droll writing style makes it a perfect resource for new teachers or students beginning the study of behavioral interventions.Parents too can benefit.Parents often say that when their child is first diagnosed with autism it feels a lot like stepping on to a moving train. This is the book to help you get up to speed quickly.The slightly offbeat humor never overshadows or waters down the material.I've given this book to teachers new to the field, behavioral therapists new to home ABA programs, other parents of children with autism and, increasingly, to older siblings of kids on the spectrum.It's helped my older son, who doesn't have autism, know what we're talking about around the home and has empowered him to use behavioral concepts to make sense of his (middle school) world as well.While a lone, humorless reviewer uses the pretext that "autism in not funny" to slam the book (and in a petty manner, the authors) most seasoned autism parents know that there are plenty of reasons to smile at our kids and our lives.The authors' use of humor signals their collective appreciation of the challenges and successes, the struggles and the joys of life with a child with autism.Life with autism may not always be easy, but it has many rewards for those who know where to find them.This book, by demystifying the language of behavior analysis, empowers readers to work effectively with children with autism and their teachers, and thus to all move forward together happily.

EDUCATING PARENTS
DR. NEWMAN'S ABILITY TO RELATE TO PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER PROFESSIONAL I HAVE MET IN THIS FIELD. HIS IN DEPTH KNOWLEDGE RELAYED TO US IN HIS MANY BOOKS BREAK DOWN THE COMPLEX WORLD OF TEACHING AND UNDERSTANDING AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND ADULTS, TO THE LEVEL IN WHICH MOST CAN RELATE. AS THE PARENT OF AN AUTISTIC CHILD I FIND ALL OF HIS WORKS EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE. THERE IS CERTAINLY NOTHING FUNNY ABOUT AUTISM BUT WHAT DR. NEWMAN PRESENTS TO US IS A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE THAT HAS BROUGHT SMILES TO MY FACE TIME AND TIME AGAIN DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME IN MY LIFE.

Highly recommended
As a parent with a child with autism in a behavioral program, one of the many areas where I have had to hit the ground running is learning the many specific terms and definitions related to this instructional model in a way that is quickly accessible. Behaviorspeak fulfills that need splendidly as a thorough glossary of behaviorism and ABA. I found the definitions to be accurate and precise without being overwhelming, and I appreciate the authors' kindness in putting cross-referenced definitions in CAPS so that was able to quickly find other terms to flesh out my understanding.
I appreciate that the authors respect the audience enough to not only include common terms, but to include more advanced terms and concepts such as identity matching vs. arbitrary matching, Sdelta (in addition to the usual Sd), etc. and to explain social validity, statistical significance and other terms which are useful to parent and professional in contemplating programming and effectiveness of intervention questions.
There are touches of humor, but none distracts from the serious nature and content of this book. A nice thorough job. Thank you Newman, Reeve(s) and Ryan. ... Read more