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Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis: An Introduction to ABA for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals (JKP Essentials Series) (Jkp Essential Series)

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Kearney's clear, precise introduction to behavior analysis is an essential tool for educators, particularly those working with students with special needs. The book provides a wonderful range of strategies and gives a solid overview of the field of ABA. I'd recommend this book to school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and classroom teachers and certainly to parents. Kearney explains the theory behind ABA in practical, accessible terms and then shares a wealth of examples.

I recommend this book for anyone who knows nothing about applied behavior analysis! It clearly delineates the basic scientific principles upon which the discipline is built. The fact that the treatments and approaches are founded upon past research and not "hunches" about human behavior comes across loud and strong. The terminology is explained in "everyday" language so that any one who is interested does not get bogged down in techncial terms. This problem has plagued those of us who desire others to understand the science.

I teach young students who are on the autism spectrum and was looking for a book I could recommend to parents who are being flooded with new information, jargon and ideas. This book has been perfect for that. The parents I have recommended it to really enjoy it and my copy has been conspicious absent for quite sometime. Many of the students I work with have new diagnosis or are new to the school system so giving parents access to the terminology and jargon teachers, doctors, therapists and so many other people are using can really help them to advocate for their children.

I also don't think it would hurt for regular education teachers who may work with students who are on the spectrum to have information about ABA. There's no reason that they should be expected to go into huge amounts of depth, but this kind of information could really empower them. I think it might also help with those pesky classroom management issues with students who do not have IEPs.

I think this is a great resource and makes a strong starting off point.

This book is written by a well regarded professional in the field of ABA and he presents the topics in short and easily read sections. The book is written for everyone who may have an interest in caring for those with special cognitive needs, but it might be more appealing to teachers or to support professionals in the field of special needs. Parents who are just learning to navigate the world of their special needs child will find the explanations of the professional terms to be helpful.

A must read for anyone interested in ABA therapy for children with autism. The books gives a very basic beginners explanation of ABA therapy techniques.

This books gives a good overview of how ABA can be used to help your child in many different life skills, school subjects, etc. If ABA is recommended for your child, and you are wondering what it's all about, this is a good starting point. Highly recommend!

While I had an older edition of this book (gave to a friend to borrow who could benefit from using it) (from around 2005), the book was very helpful for a novice. After I finished the course, I gave the book to a friend. She continues to get a lot of use from this book.

This book is a little more complicated than the author implies. There are some useful chapters, but I got a little lost with the "BIG" words.

This book had wonderful information about ABA in an easy-to-read format. The language was straightforward and easy to understand.

A great introductory resource for students of ABA or parents and teachers of autistic children; easy to read, entertaining and thorough.