Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism (Topics in Autism) [Paperback]

Sandra L., PH.D . Harris (Author), Mary Jane Weiss (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 189062702X | ISBN-13: 978-1890627027 | Publication Date: January 1998 | Edition: 1

Written in an accessible and friendly style, Right from the Start explains how the teaching method known as Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) can benefit young children with autism and related disorders. This includes all children whose diagnosis falls within the broad spectrum of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), especially those five and younger. The guide begins by discussing applied behavioural analysis (ABA), the central component of intensive behavioural intervention. Readers learn how ABA can be used to teach speech and language, social, motor, and adaptive skills through a system of repetition, reward, and goal adjustment. The descriptions of a real-life family going through the process of understanding their young child's diagnosis and choosing an intensive behavioural intervention programme bolster the confidence of other parents in making their own evaluations.

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"A much-needed guide for parents of preschool children with autism. Various models of intervention are reviewed, and the use of case material enriches the book. It's a balanced approach to a critically important topic. Parents and professionals will find it an invaluable guide."

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"This 'Guide for Parents and Professionals' constitutes an excellent overview of and introduction to early behavioral intervention. Well-written in a friendly style, this book avoids the harsh rhetoric often accompanying discussions of behavioral intervention for children with autism. The authors are strong advocates for their approach, but they also admit that this method does not work well for all children with autism. Unlike many other writers on this subject, they accept flexibility and individualized planning and programming, and they advocate inclusion with nondisabled peers as early as possible. Not all educators would accept the assumption that intervention methods must be supported by rigorous research, but most would agree that there must be some demonstrated efficacy. All in all, this book is a very useful, humane beginning for parents and early childhood teachers." --Newsline (The Federation for Children with Special Needs), Fall 1998

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Product Details

• Paperback: 138 pages
• Publisher: Woodbine House; 1 edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189062702X
• ISBN-13: 978-1890627027
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #931,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you are new to Autism & ABA - this is a good book, January 27, 2003

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This review is from: Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism (Topics in Autism) (Paperback)

BUT, if you know about ABA and have read "The Me Book" from Lovaas or "Let me hear your voice" from Maurice - this book is not for you.

So let me talk to you if you are a newbie to autism. This book is GREAT because it explains in ENGLISH the basics on ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) treatment for autism. It reviews case studies on choices, how to get started, funding, and other extremely important topics for newbies.

It is a great book that I give to new parents with children affected with autism ALL THE TIME.

But remember: if you are an advanced person been doing the autism and ABA journey for awhile, this book is NOT for you.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book and realize you're not alone, September 10, 1999

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This review is from: Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism (Topics in Autism) (Paperback)

I wish I'd had this book so much earlier. I cried as I read the parents' stories and experiences--they sound just like the talks my husband and I have and our worries, hopes, and dreams for our son. This is a wonderful book of insight and advice for getting started receiving services and assuring you that you can make progress in reaching your child! Strongly recommended.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This should be Required Reading !, April 18, 1999

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This review is from: Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism (Topics in Autism) (Paperback)

This is an excellent book! One of the best I've read(and that covers quite a few!).Excellent advice for Parents just starting out in the maze of Autism treatments and also wonderful for professionals.Lots of practical advice"If someone promises you huge gains,run fast in the other direction"."Be a questioning critical consumer".Lots of excellent advice on choosing a program and fabulous comments from parents which capture the whole essence of dealing with Autism.This book tells us what we all know that the best thing for our children is to 'get in their faces' with early intensive behavioural intervention.Good luck fellow Parents!