Ethical Applied Behavior Analysis Models for Individuals Impacted by Autism

Ethical Applied Behavior Analysis Models for Individuals Impacted by Autism provides teachers, parents, and behavior analysts with a comprehensive analysis of evidence-based, behavior analytic programs for the therapeutic treatment of persons with autism, from infancy through adulthood. Chapters review the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), behavior analytic concepts and interventions, and discuss the eight different effective treatment programs, examining each approach's scientific base and value. Fully updated to reflect current research and understanding of autism, this second edition includes new chapters on evaluating high-quality behavior analytic programs, as well as explorations of programs covering the verbal behavior approach and those specially designed for adults.

Stephanie M. Peterson is Professor of Psychology, Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Director of the Autism Center of Excellence at Western Michigan University. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral® (BCBA-D®). Rebecca R. Eldridge is an Independent Consultant at Becky Eldridge Consulting, LLC. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral. Betty Fry Williams is Professor Emeritus at Whitworth University, and former Coordinator of Special Education and Chair of Teacher Education. She is a retired Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®). Randy Lee Williams is Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Special Education at Gonzaga University.

Contributor Biographies Preface Preface on Terminology Part I Foundational Information 1. Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder 2. Examining the Evidence and Support for Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder 3. Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis 4. Basic Procedures Based upon Principles of Learning 5. Hallmarks of High-Quality Behavior Analytic Services Part II Behavior Analytic Treatment Program Exemplars 6. Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention: The Lovaas Institute 7. Pivotal Response Treatment at the University of California Santa Barbara Koegel Autism Center 8. The Carbone Clinic: Applying Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior 9. Project DATA: An Inclusive School-Based Early Intervention Model 10. The May Institute 11. Princeton Child Development Institute 12. Addressing Teen and Adult Needs: Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center 13. Trumpet Behavioral Health Part III Observations and Reflections 14. Growing Pains and Challenges to the Field Appendices Index