an introduction to ABA for parents, teachers, and other professionals Kearney, Albert J. creator author. text bibliography Electronic books. enk 2015 2015 Second edition. monographic eng 1 online resource (167 pages) This introductory guide to ABA demystifies the often complex terminology, the underlying principles, and commonly-used procedures of ABA using accessible, everyday language.This revised and updated edition reflects recent developments and introduces new key terms. 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. What does ABA mean? -- What is behavior? -- What are antecedents? -- What are consequences? -- What are some other kinds of learning? -- What is behavioral analysis? -- What do we do next? -- What is behavioral education? -- Summing up. Albert J. Kearney. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Behavior modification Reinforcement (Psychology) Psychology, Applied Psychology, Applied Reinforcement (Psychology) BF637 .B4 K45 2015 150.19/43 Kearney, Albert J. London, England ; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2015 Second edition. 165 pages 9781784500306 1784500305 B2DD7E15-AA83-4BED-8BE2-8E52029489C2 OverDrive, Inc. https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=985971 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=985971 https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=985971 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=985971 AZK 160322 20221207162802.0 ocn961643527 eng