Resources

Articles:

A comparison of intensive behavior analytic and eclectic treatments for young children with autism: Jane S. Howard, Coleen R. Sparkman, Howard G. Cohen, Gina Green, Harold Stanislaw (2005)

The effects of age and treatment intensity on behavioral intervention outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorders: Doreen Granpeesheh, Dennis R. Dixon, Jonathan Tarbox, Andrew M. Kaplan, Arthur E. Wilke (2009)

Intensive Behavioral Treatment at School for 4- to 7-Year-Old Children with Autism: Svein Eikeseth, Tristram Smith, Erik Jahr, Sigmund Eldevik (2002)

Meta-Analysis of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Children with Autism: Sigmund Eldevik, Richard P. Hastings, J. Carl Hughes, Erik Jahr, Svein Eikeseth, Scott Cross (2009)

 

Links:

Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/treatment/applied-behavior-analysis-aba

ABA: http://www.aboutbehavior.com/

ABA/Autism: http://www.thebehavioranalyst.com/FreeVideos.aspx

ABA materials/resources: http://www.abaresources.com/

Answer – Aspergers Network Support: www.aspergersmn.org

Incentive chart: http://latitudes.org/behavior-charts/

National Standards Project: http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/resources/

 

Books:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Revised): The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism. Author: Chantal Sicile-Kira

Comprehensive and authoritative, Autism Spectrum Disorders explains all aspects of the condition, and is written for parents, educators, caregivers, and others looking for accurate information and expert insight. Newly updated to reflect the latest research, treatment methods, and DSM-V criteria (https://play.google.com/store/books/details)

 

Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family’s Triumph over Autism. Author: Catherine Maurice

Summary: In their desperate struggle to save their daughter, the Maurices plunged into a medical nightmare of false hopes, “miracle cures,” and infuriating suggestions that Anne-Marie’s autism was somehow their fault. Finally, Anne-Marie was saved by an intensive behavioral therapy.
Let Me Hear Your Voice is a mother’s illuminating account of how one family triumphed over autism. (goodreads.com)

 

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome. Author: Tony Attwood

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger’s syndrome (AS). Now including a new introduction explaining the impact of DSM-5 on the diagnosis and approach to AS, it brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults. (http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Guide-Aspergers-Syndrome)

 

Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis: An Introduction to ABA for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals: Author: Albert Kearney

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is based on the premise that behavior can be influenced by changes in environment and by the reinforcing consequences of that behavior. This introductory guide to ABA demystifies the basic terminology, the underlying principles and commonly-used procedures of ABA using accessible, everyday language. Albert J. Kearney explains the kinds of learning and reinforcement processes that form the basis of ABA programs. Having covered these essential principles, he describes how the science of behavior analysis can be effectively applied to real life behavior problems. He looks at how behavior is assessed and various intervention techniques that are often employed with children who have autism and other special needs. Having laid these essential foundations, Kearney touches on more advanced topics: the applications of ABA in behavioral education, such as precision teaching and programmed instruction. Clear, accessible and with a structure that is easy-to-follow, this book is an essential introduction to the discipline of ABA and its applications for parents and professionals (http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Applied-Behavior-Analysis-Professionals