Product Description

It's not unusual for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to exhibit challenging behaviors including noncompliance, aggression, and repetitive actions that interfere with daily life. These behaviors, which appear meaningless, unproductive, or even dangerous, can be changed or stopped.

This guide describes functional behavior assessment (FBA), a highly regarded strategy that parents and professionals can use to identify the factors contributing to the problem behavior. As the book explains, children and adults with ASDs are susceptible to unwanted behaviors due to difficulties with communication skills, social skills, and narrow interests. For example, a nonverbal adult engages in head-banging to obtain beads reserved for times when he needs calming; a child with social skills deficits inappropriately seeks attention by hitting classmates; or an adolescent hyperfocused on one tv program irritates everyone by constantly talking about it. An FBA helps to determine what purpose the behavior serves for the individual and the specific circumstances that led to learning the behavior in the first place. Later on, the assessment is used to develop an intervention plan to help the individual unlearn the behavior.

Anyone can learn the basics of FBA. The book's step-by-step explanations, forms, and case studies make it easy for parents and professionals to:

• Decide which challenging behavior to address
• Select members of an FBA team
• Measure behavior
• Gather information from other observers
• Establish a baseline
• Observe a problem behavior
• Test the hypothesis about the function of the behavior
• Begin to plan for an intervention
• Troubleshoot

With Functional Behavior Assessment for People with Autism caregivers are well on the way to breaking down the barriers created by challenging behavior. NOTE: Use the sequel, Stop That Seemingly Senseless Behavior! to learn how to develop an effective behavioral intervention plan.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #183883 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 152 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781890627584
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Review
"[C]ontains many pedagogically sound features and presents complex material in an easy-to-understand fashion." -- PsycCRITIQUES, August 9, 2006, Vol. 41 (32), Article 5

"[R]ecommended for all types of libraries." -- CAPHIS Consumer Connections

"[C]ontains many pedagogically sound features and presents complex material in an easy-to-understand fashion." -- PsycCRITIQUES, August 9, 2006, Vol. 41 (32), Article 5

"[R]ecommended for all types of libraries." --CAPHIS Consumer Connections

About the Author
Beth A. Glasberg, Ph.D., is a Senior Education Specialist for the Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a consultant for Douglass Outreach, a division of the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and two-time recipient of the Lebec Prize for Research in Autism. Additionally, she is the co-author of Siblings of Children with Autism: A Guide for Families (Woodbine House, 2003).

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Customer Reviews

keep it simple
This book is very concise and plainly written. I began working in Special Ed. not so long ago, and found this book full of helpful information and I especially like the "keep it simple" side bars. The first time I had to write up a behavioral analysis,I used this book as a guide, and it made the process so much easier! Recently took a graduate level course in Autism and the practicing instructor felt the book was one that she would add to her reference library also. I used this book as a blueprint for beginning new behavior mod programs with my one-on-one student, and with this guide I was able to decide which behaviors were the best ones to begin on. I continue to use this book for reference, and highly recommend it.

A great addition to any Autism Library
A great addition to any Autism Library. One of many books I've purchased lately in my pursuit of knowledge and answers. I would recommend it to anyone who is having behavioral issues. It's a good book. I would say it's a great place to start if you want to learn more about behavioral issues.

Very helpful book, from the little of it I have read!
I cannot fairly rate this book, since I have read very little of it (have not had the time yet). From what I have read of it, I believe it will very helpful to us - to help our autistic son.