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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 11/2010

01-11-2010 | Book Review

Ron Leaf, John McEachin (eds): A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism

DRL Books, L.L.C., New York, NY, 1999, ix + 344 pp., appendixes. $42.95 (paper)

Auteur: Julie A. Knapp

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2010

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Excerpt

Since the early 1960s, applied behavioral analysis emerged and took root in the literature as an evidenced based treatment methodology for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Since this time, intensive behavioral therapy clearly became the most researched and widespread dissemination of treatment for children with ASD. However, only a handful of intensive behavioral therapy manuals have been created to guide effective behavioral practice in school and home based intervention programs for children with ASD. Of these rare manuals, fewer yet are written by clinicians whose research and ideas are validated in peer-reviewed journals. In “A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism,” you find empirically supported intensive behavioral interventions written by authors with credibility and a solid reputation in the field of behavioral analysis. This behavioral curriculum guide offers practical suggestions for most of the common social and behavioral deficits associated with ASD, such as disruptive behaviors, self-stimulatory behaviors, sleep problems, eating problems, toilet training, and play skills. In addition, instructional guidelines are presented for increasing social, language and adaptive skills in a child with ASD. …
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go back to reference Lovaas, O. I. (1981). Teaching developmentally disabled children: The me book. Austin, TX: Proed. Lovaas, O. I. (1981). Teaching developmentally disabled children: The me book. Austin, TX: Proed.
go back to reference Maurice, C., Green, G., & Luce, S. C. (1996). Behavioral intervention for young children with autism: A manual for parents and professionals. Austin, TX: Proed. Maurice, C., Green, G., & Luce, S. C. (1996). Behavioral intervention for young children with autism: A manual for parents and professionals. Austin, TX: Proed.
Metagegevens
Titel
Ron Leaf, John McEachin (eds): A Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism
DRL Books, L.L.C., New York, NY, 1999, ix + 344 pp., appendixes. $42.95 (paper)
Auteur
Julie A. Knapp
Publicatiedatum
01-11-2010
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2010
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-009-0866-5

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