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Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis

Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis

An Introduction to ABA for Parents, Teachers, and other Professionals

Albert J. Kearney

Part of the JKP Essentials series

Paperback: £13.99 / $19.95

2007, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 120pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-860-3, BIC 2: JM JNSG

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`It does provide a useful point of reference to parents and professionals curently learning about Applied Behavioural Analysis or implementing and supporting ABA programmes, who wish to refresh or clarify their knowledge of specific points.As a book to dip into rather than read cover to cover, the terminology is well organised and clearly explained via a wide range of practical examples and everyday scenarios.`

-Speech & Language Therapy in Practice, shelley-Ann Epstein, SLT, Stockport PCT

'Kearney has produced an excellent handbook to guide parents and professionals through the early stages of an ABA programme for autistic children.'

- Children and Young People Now

'Clear, accessible, and with a structure that is easy-to-follow, this book is an essential introduction to the discipline of ABA and its applications for parents and professionals.'

- Handicap Info -

'This overview is very welcome since there is a very wide range of activities, approaches and programmes that come under the general heading of ABA and the detailed exploration that Kearney offers is refreshing. This book is a very useful introduction and guide for anyone, parent or professional, who wished to examine or re-examine the central principles of ABA and their application.'

- GAP