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

Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education provides a basic introduction to applied behavior analysis and the highly beneficial role that it can play in early childhood education for both typically developing children and those with special needs. The objective is to provide future and current early childhood professionals with the tools that they need to positively impact the lives of young children. Specifically, the book will describe and provide useful examples related to the following:

• Implementing effective techniques for changing behavior;
• Strategies for every day challenges both in the classroom and at home;
• Strategies for addressing less frequent issues;
• Suggestions for how to consult and correspond with parents and caretakers.

Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education is written for professionals preparing for?or those already in?careers in child development, behavior analysis, early childhood education, developmental therapy, counseling, special education, and other helping professions. A Companion Website featuring additional information and resources for students and instructors can be accessed at www.routledge.com/cw/casey.

Preface

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis: Understanding the Role of the Environment

Chapter 2. Creating Supportive Environments

Chapter 3. Supporting Communication in the Early Years

Chapter 4. Understanding Behavior at the Individual Level

Chapter 5. Supporting Pre-academic Skills for all Children

Chapter 6. Multi-tiered Systems of Support

Chapter 7. Successful Toileting Strategies

Chapter 8. Working through Common and Uncommon Feeding Issues

Chapter 9. Teaching Social Skills and Addressing Antisocial Behavior

Chapter 10. Working with Anxieties and Phobias

Chapter 11. Putting it all Together: Connecting with Parents

Chapter 12. Creating an ABA Classroom: Working with Assistants

Appendices

References

Index

Laura Baylot Casey, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, is Associate Professor of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership with a position in the Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Memphis, USA.

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