Words From Those Who Care: Further Case Studies of ABA with People with Autism [Paperback]

Bobby Newman (Author), Dana R. Reinecke (Editor), Leo Newman (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0966852826 | ISBN-13: 978-0966852820 | Publication Date: November 17, 2000

What it is: This is a book of warm, readable, personal, informally written case studies, with a point, actually several points. Case studies are always fun to read, these are no exception. Parents of children labeled "autistic" and paraprofessionals and professionals working with the children should find this book interesting, informative, and encouraging, although realistic. The book is full of examples of behavior analysis used to help the children. The book is full of enough technical details to give parents and workers some ideas about how to solve problems, yet those details are presented in a way parents and paraprofessionals can understand them, even with humor.

Who's responsible for the book: the editors are Bobby Newman, Dana Reinecke, and Leo Newman. This is the second book of this sort that Bobby has produced, the first one based on his own case studies, this one based on the case studies of a large number of people, and yet these case studies keep Bobby's easy-reading informal, humorous style.

Richard W. Malott, Ph.D.
Western Michigan University

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book is a marvelous little gem. -- Raymond G. Romanczyk,

From the Author

This is a sequel to WHEN EVERYBODY CARES: CASE STUDIES OF ABA WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. This is a multi0authored text which benefits from the perspectives of many fine professionals in the field.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Dove & Orca (November 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966852826
• ISBN-13: 978-0966852820
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,871,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bobby Newman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Psychologist. Bobby is the first author on nine books regarding behavior therapy, the philosophy of behaviorism, the autism spectrum disorders, and utopian literature. He has published over two dozen articles in professional journals, as well as numerous popular magazine articles. A popular speaker, Bobby also provides direct treatment, staff training and consultation around the world, and has been honored for this work by several parents and professional groups. Bobby is a lay leader with the Full Inclusion Living and Learning Unitarian Universalist Society (FILL UUS) and a Religious Exploration/Education facilitator for the South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation (SNUUC). He is the director of Room to Grow and co-founder of the CUP Cafe (Coffee's Untapped Potential), a Fair Trade coffee cafe staffed entirely by individuals with developmental disabilities.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Perspectives, February 28, 2001

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Joseph P. Leahy (Stewart Manor, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Words From Those Who Care: Further Case Studies of ABA with People with Autism (Paperback)

As the parent of an autistic child, I found this book to be an invaluable source of information, support, and comfort. To put it simply, this book gets to the heart of our children's everyday struggles in a real way. Drawing it's strength from numerous contributors, the case studies allow the reader to study different treatment plans in action and gain a well-rounded view of ABA. In each case study, I was able to find strategies that I could utilize to help my child attain her goals. What more could I ask for? I thought the book was terrific and I highly recommend it!! Another job well done!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Collection!, December 16, 2000

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Dibra (East Meadow, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Words From Those Who Care: Further Case Studies of ABA with People with Autism (Paperback)

My 2 year old son was diagnosed with PDD in Feb of 2000, he has been receiving a FULL (30 hours a week) Applied Behavior Analysis approach . He has come so far , his speech is emerging, his relatedness has improved dramitically, I HAVE FINALLY gotten my son back from the depths of his secret world. I believe in ABA and the "miracles" that can come from it when teamed with a good ABA teaching team. This book is a wonderful collection of the different techniques that therapists have used to help the approach work. Every child is different and there's not ONE WAY to teach every child. It is the basis & teaching method of the ABA approach that works. It is THE foundation of what works well with children like my son. I have been blessed with the findings and the open mindeness of this teaching method and this book helps me with new ideas to share with my son's teaching team, as well as give me hope that there is still so much that my son can accomplish all in due time. This book has wonderful accounts of everyday treatment methods that some of the therapist have used , so it would be a wonderful book for parents and therapists! For those who would like a "feel" and a more "hands on direct description" on how this teaching method works, I would reccommend this book. THANK YOU .. to the author of this book as well as all the Teachers and Therapist who had their entries published into this book. Your work is a miracle for my family.. and the efforts that you have put into these children has left an everlasting impression into my son and many other children's lives. We are forever grateful for your work. Agin I thank you and am forever grateful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Praise from a Direct Care Worker, September 10, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Words From Those Who Care: Further Case Studies of ABA with People with Autism (Paperback)

Joy, Sadness, Frustration, Love...there are not enough words to describe the emotions I go through on a daily basis. It is so refreshing to finally read something from MY point of view.

These case studies reflect my life. This is what I do and how we do it. The book is refreshingly honest with direct care workers point of views. A must read for anyone considering the field of ABA or even mildly interested.

The people are all different, but the point is always the same. it's always for the kids.