Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is one of the most effective interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. Now you can bring ABA best practices into any early childhood setting with this book—your complete guide to using ABA within everyday routines to support children''¬'¢s learning, participation, and development. Ideal for use with children birth to five, this practical, reader-friendly guidebook is the first to combine ABA with natural environment intervention, the widely used, research-supported approach to meeting the needs of children with disabilities. You''¬'¢ll learn the fundamental principles and research behind ABA and natural environment intervention, and you''¬'¢ll getone clear and practical framework forconducting effective assessmentof behavior, skills, routines, and caregiver prioritiessetting meaningful goalsthat increase the child''¬'¢s active participation in routinesaddressing the goalswith tailored ABA teaching procedurescreating powerful intervention plansthat support children in specific developmental domains and routinesselecting an appropriatedata collection methodmonitoring progresstoward goals andmaking adjustmentsas neededensuring consistent implementationof ABA interventionscoachingother professionals and caregivers in the ABA approachTo get you started with ABA, the book gives you25 sample teaching plansthat strengthen communication, social interaction, positive behavior, independent play and daily living skills, cognitive skills, and participation in everyday routines. Vivid, realistic case studies of diverse children walk you through the ABA process from start to finish. And with the blank forms and data sheets, you''¬'¢ll easily assess children''¬'¢s skills and participation and monitor their progress toward goals. With this comprehensive guide to a proven intervention approach, you''¬'¢ll help young children with ASD and other disabilities make lasting improvements and participate fully at home, at school, and in their community. A featured book in our Better Behavior Kit! See how this product helps strengthen Head Start program quality and school readiness. | Bringing Aba To Home School And Play For Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders And Other Disabilities by Debra Leach, Paperback