Raising a Child with Autism : A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents.
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- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9781846426988
- 618.928982
- RJ506.A9 R53x 2001
Intro -- Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide To Applied Behavior Analysis For Parents -- 1 What is Autism? -- 2 Learning Theory and Applied Behavior Analysis -- 3 Structuring Your Child's Free Time -- 4 Reducing Maladaptive Behaviors -- 5 Daily Living Skills -- 6 Increasing Communication -- 7 Sibling Interaction -- 8 Bringing a Child with Autism into the Community -- Epilogue: Our Story: A Parent's Account -- References and Resources -- Index.
Richman explains how parents can adapt ABA for use at home, providing guidance to increase play skills, improve communication 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.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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