Raising a child with autism : a guide to applied behavior analysis for parents / Shira Richman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Richman, Shira, 1972-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism.

Autistic children--Behavior modification.

Autistic children.

Parents of autistic children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Richman explains how parents can adapt ABA for use at home, providing guidance to increase play skills, improve communication and increase independence. The book also covers toilet-training, food selectivity, self-dressing and community outings, and includes an overview of the theory behind ABA as well as a list of resources for further reading.

Contents:

Cover; Half Title; Of Related Interest; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; 1 What is Autism?; 2 Learning Theory and Applied Behavior Analysis; 3 Structuring Your Child's Free Time; 4 Reducing Maladaptive Behaviors; 5 Daily Living Skills; 6 Increasing Communication; 7 Sibling Interaction; 8 Bringing a Child with Autism into the Community; Epilogue: Our Story: A Parent's Account; References and Resources; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781846426988

1846426987

OCLC:

905983818