Clinical and Organizational Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis

Clinical and Organizational Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis uses data-based decision making to inform treatment selection for behavior change across various populations and contexts. Each chapter addresses considerations related to data collection, single-case research design methodology, objective decision-making, and visual inspection of data. Not only do the authors draw on a range of published research methods in the area of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as it has been applied to a specific topic, but they also draw upon their own clinical work by providing case examples. Comprehensively reviews current evidence-based practices in the application of ABA principles across a range of clinical contexts and applicationsDivided into three sections for ease-of-use: child applications, adult applications, and broad-based health applicationsExpands the reader's knowledge related to the breadth of ABA-based treatmentDraws upon a range of subject-matter experts with experience across multiple uses of ABA INDICE: Chapter 1: Introduction/Definition Features of ABA  Section 1. Clinical Applications to Behaviors First Addressed in Childhood and Adolescence  Chapter 2. Autism Chapter 3. Severe Behavior Disorders Chapter 4. Pediatric Feeding Disorders Chapter 5. Pediatric Behavior Disorders Chapter 6. Learning Disabilities Chapter 7. Children from Disadvantaged Backgrounds/Communication Deficits Chapter 8. Inborn and Acquired Brain and Physical Disabilities Chapter 9. Childhood Psychiatric Disorders  Section 2. Clinical Applications to Behaviors Commonly Observed in Adulthood  Chapter 10. Gambling Chapter 11. Substance Abuse and Addiction Chapter 12. Job Performance Training Chapter 13. Gerontology Chapter 14. Psychiatric Disorders Chapter 15. Obesity Section 3. Broad Applications of ABA to other Societal Concerns Chapter 16. Organizational Behavior Management Chapter 17. Community-based Behavior Analysis Chapter 18. Social Work Chapter 19. Sports and Physical Activity Performance Chapter 20. Health Behavior Chapter 21. Environment and Sustainability Chapter 22. Outsider's Perspective and Future Directions the Path to the Future?

• ISBN: 978-0-12-420249-8
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 504
• Fecha Publicación: 12/06/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés