Full Description
Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education provides a basic introduction to applied behavior analysis and overviews the highly beneficial role that it can play in early childhood education for both typically developing children and those with special needs.
This updated text equips future and current early childhood professionals with the tools they need to positively impact the lives of young children, including how to implement effective techniques for changing behavior, strategies for everyday challenges both in the classroom and at home, and suggestions for how to consult and correspond with parents and caretakers.
The book is ideal for professionals preparing for—or those already in—careers in child development, behavior analysis, early childhood education, developmental therapy, counseling, and special education. A companion website provides further information and resources for students and instructors.
Contents
1. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis: Understanding the Role of the Environment 2. Creating Supportive Environments 3. Supporting Communication in the Early Years 4. Understanding Behavior at the Individual Level 5. Supporting Pre-academic Skills for all Children 6. Multi-tiered Systems of Support 7. Successful Toileting Strategies 8. Working through Common and Uncommon Feeding Issues 9. Teaching Social Skills and Addressing Antisocial Behavior 10. Working with Anxieties and Phobias 11. Creating an ABA Classroom: Working with Assistants 12. Putting It All Together: An Overview of Earlier Chapters with an Emphasis on How to Connect with Parents Across Each Topical Area References
