Child Autism and ABA. Therapy Based on Applied Behavior Analysis Methods

For over half a century, scientifically based methods of applied behavior analysis, or ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), have been successfully used worldwide to help children with autism. First published in 2013, this book is currently the most popular publication in... Russia for parents of children with ASD, providing a systematic overview of applied behavior analysis, familiarizing readers with the key terms and methods of ABA. Robert Schramm, a certified behavior analyst (BCBA), systematically introduces readers to what the diagnosis of "autism" is from the perspective of modern science and explains why applied behavior analysis is the most effective method in the world for helping children with autism. Using practical examples, the author explains the role of motivation in assisting children with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and which ways to motivate a child to acquire new skills, including speech, are the most effective. Readers will learn about the goals of the child's problematic behavior and how to reduce manifestations of such behavior while simultaneously creating conditions for the formation of new types of behavior.

The methods and techniques offered in the book provide parents and interested specialists with the opportunity to teach the child regardless of the severity of their disorder, helping them to feel more confident and independent.