Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
More information about behavioral intervention:
What is ABA? with links to similar pages
Frequently asked questions about ABA and autism
How can I get help for my child? is a "form letter" about accessing special education services
Educational program resources - books, videos, teaching materials, software, Web sites
Special education attorneys and advocates
Health insurance, Medicaid, other sources of financial assistance
Autism "one Dad's view"
A failure of special education is a story that will be familiar to some, cautionary to others
Parents' and professionals' experiences stories and letters
Giving - support autism and special education organizations
Autism and ABA surveys and research - contribute your experiences
Teaching and Learning - brief notes on factors that affect how quickly our kids learn
Editorials - published letters, broadcast editorial replies, and public testimony
Training, Education, and Employment - schools, on-line courses, professional employment
Why use ABA - scientific research and personal experiences
Principles of ABA - learn how it works
Finding support groups and other families
Special education - know the law and make it stick
Learn basic principles. This doesn't mean you will do it yourself. I strongly recommend finding a qualified professional to supervise your child's educational program.
See also the resource listings for more detailed information on educational programming. The Training page lists degree programs, training programs, and on-line or distance learning programs.
- Curriculum outline for a behavioral intervention program for a young child is an overview of the skills that your child might be taught over two to four years (PDF)
- "Everything under the sun" about behavior analysis: Behaviour analysis at Athabasca University links to journals, other universities, research programs, products and organizations. The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies has a similar, well-sorted list.
- Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism, edited by C. Maurice, G. Green, S. Luce. A "how-to" manual on ABA, including research, curriculum, teaching methods, and legal information. Available from Pro-Ed, (800)897-3202, and Different Roads to Learning, (800)853-1057. Buy it from Amazon.com
- Least Restrictive Behavioral Interventions (Utah State Office of Education) explains most of the basic principles of applied behavior analysis (though it focuses on behavior management rather than skill building) (PDF files, Quicktime movies)
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Work in Progress: Behavior Management Strategies and a Curriculum for
Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism, John
McEachin, Ron Leaf, and other authors. McEachin and Leaf have decades
of experience in this area. Based on parent reviews it is a
"must read" for those involved in behavioral intervention. Buy it from Amazon.com.
Available in German and Spanish.- Teaching Children through Behavior Management is notes from a course on behavioral intervention; they provide a detailed description of behavioral intervention programs and techniques (Microsoft Word)
- Training Manual for Verbal Training Seminars, compiled from handouts written by Tracy Vail and Denise Freeman, and edited by Cindy Peters [2014: Web site says "it is being completely rewritten]