Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education: An Introduction to Evidence-based Interventions and Teaching Strategies [Hardcover]

1. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis: Understanding the Role of the Environment  2. Creating Supportive Environments  3. Supporting Communication in the Early Years  4. Understanding Behavior at the Individual Level  5. Supporting Pre-academic Skills for all Children  6. Multi-tiered Systems of Support  7. Successful Toileting Strategies  8. Working through Common and Uncommon Feeding Issues  9. Teaching Social Skills and Addressing Antisocial Behavior  10. Working with Anxieties and Phobias  11. Creating an ABA Classroom: Working with Assistants  12. Putting It All Together: An Overview of Earlier Chapters with an Emphasis on How to Connect with Parents Across Each Topical Area  References

Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education provides a basic introduction to applied behavior analysis and overviews the highly beneficial role that it can play in early childhood education for both typically developing children and those with special needs.

Laura Baylot Casey, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, is a Professor of Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Memphis, USA.

Stacy L. Carter, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, is a Professor of Special Education at Texas Tech University, USA.

Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education provides a basic introduction to applied behavior analysis and overviews the highly beneficial role that it can play in early childhood education for both typically developing children and those with special needs.

This updated text equips future and current early childhood professionals with the tools they need to positively impact the lives of young children, including how to implement effective techniques for changing behaviorl3,