Raising a Child with Autism : A Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis for Parents.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (176 pages)
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.
9781846426988
Autism. Autistic children--Behavior modification. Autistic children. Parents of autistic children.