"As a teaching and instructional guide, Functional Behavior Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment is a first-rate resource for students and young professionals new to the field of ABA or looking to expand their knowledge and practice competencies". -New England Psychologist "[This book provides] the practicing behavior analyst [with] a well-grounded tool in completing the process from analysis to treatment. I highly recommend the book for all practicing behavior analysts as well as for graduate students entering the field". Michael F. Dorsey, Ph.D. BCBA Professor of Program in Applied Behavior Analysis, Endicott College ". . . one of the most detailed, practical, and useful textbooks geared for behavioral graduate students who are also concurrent practitioners . . . I learned a lot in one semester with the use of this textbook". Albee Ongsuco Doctoral Student, Pediatric School Psychology, East Carolina University Now in its second edition, this popular text provides a comprehensive approach to functional behavioral assessment, a function-based diagnostic classification system of the target problem, and functional behavioral treatment. This new edition also provides a wealth of new case studies, some drawn from the authors' own clinical experiences, in addition to a greater analysis of the role of establishing operations (EO) and abolishing operations (AO). An ideal textbook for courses in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), this book helps students cultivate an in-depth understanding of assessing, diagnosing, and treating problem behaviors in a functional perspective. Key features: Provides a methodology for functional behavioral assessment, including indirect as well as direct measurement techniques such as analogue and in-situ methods Includes innovative recommendations for conducting descriptive and trigger analyses and discusses how to use them in assessment and treatment evaluation Presents a function-based, di

Functional Behavioral Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment, Second Edition: A Complete System for Education and Mental Health Settings

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Cipani PhD, Ennio

Schock MA BCBA, Keven M.

Psychology & Counseling

Springer Publishing Company

Both parents and professionals who work with young children with autism should read this book." --Temple Grandin, author, Thinking in Pictures (From the Foreword)  To Miss Molly, before you started with an ABA program, we couldn't sing to you , we couldn't talk too loud, or even play music. Now you are in the drama club, dance classes, and on stage singing at the school talent show!!! I'm so proud of you." --Mother of Molly Martin, featured in Chapter 4  Triumphs in Early Autism Treatment offers a wealth of insight and hope to both parents and clinicians. This book documents the latest research that shows that children who receive Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment consistently progress in skill development.  This groundbreaking treatment has allowed numerous children to reach the "best outcome status," a level of normal intellectual and educational functioning. In essence, they become indistinguishable from their peers in everyday life. A must-read for parents and clinicians, this book is the first to document "best outcome" case studies using exclusively ABA treatment.  Key Features:  First-hand accounts of the intellectual and behavioral progress of seven autistic children, written in a narrative style by the ABA professionals who conducted the consultations Contributors include Audrey Gifford, who is both a professional Behavioral Analyst and a parent of an autistic child who received ABA treatment Overview of autism research prior to ABA and an introduction to the development of the method Analysis of ABA treatment demonstrating why ABA is the most effective of all treatment methods

Triumphs in Early Autism Treatment

Featuring a highly interactive approach, this text is noted for its exceptionally clear and thorough coverage of how to conduct a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) through various assessment methods, how to diagnose the function of problem behaviors, and how to select a behavioral intervention that addresses the diagnosed function. The development of requisite behavior-analytic skills is aided by utilizing many “real-life” and hypothetical cases that represent common scenarios in applied settings.
Highlights include:
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<li>Interactive approach, icons in the text alert readers to review related narrated online lectures highlighting FBAs and treatments and complete assignments embedded in text.</li>
<li>Numerous cases, many based on the author’s clinical experiences in working with children and adults in educational and mental health settings, provide a realistic look at applied behavior analysis.</li>
<li>Forms, interview protocols, and intervention plans illustrate the process of creating behavior plans from collected assessment data.</li>
<li>A pioneering classification system for categorizing the function of problem behavior (Cipani BCS).</li>
<li>Cases that model the process of assessment, classification, and treatment used in an FBA allow readers to role-play and develop presentation and classification skills.</li>
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New to this edition:
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<li>Chapter objectives and BACB Tasks that match the content to be covered with objectives from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) task list help readers master some of the skills required of behavior analysts.</li>
<li>Assignments and discussion items with associated narrated PowerPoint lectures to further engage readers.</li>
<li>Simulation Exercises to actively involve readers in collecting data, conducting an assessment, demonstrating the use of a function, or observing how to “shape” an alternate behavior.</li>
<li>Self-Assessment exercises to help readers test their understanding of the content.</li>
<li>The Cipani EO School Behavioral Interview Rating System to help in conducting interviews.</li>
<li>The Cipani Replacement Function Classification System for determining the strength of replacement behaviors.</li>
<li>Online instructor’s resources including test items tied to the chapter objectives, chapter PowerPoints with assignments, a course syllabus builder, and What to Read if You Used the Second Edition (Conversion Guide).</li>
<li>Online student resources including narrated PowerPoints and video lectures.</li>
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An ideal text for courses in (applied) behavior analysis, behavioral or emotional assessment or management, child psychopathology, or developmental disabilities taught in school psychology, special education, behavior analysis, psychology, or social work; anyone who assesses and treats patients with challenging behaviors will also appreciate this book.

Functional Behavioral Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment: A Complete System for Education and Mental Health Settings

This diagnostic manual provides a uniform and unique function-based classification system for categorizing problem behaviors in schools. Written by the author of the bestselling textbook on functional behavioral assessment (FBA), the Cipani Behavioral Classification System (BCS) contained in this manual provides an invaluable alternative to the idiosyncratic descriptions of problem behavior functions currently employed in FBA reports. Instead, it provides the reader with a standardized classification system for selecting the hypothesized function of problem behaviors. For each of 13 distinct functions in the Cipani BCS, there is a general description, explanation, and illustrative example of the category.
 Behavioral Classification System for Problem Behaviors in Schools contains:
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<li>A comprehensive delineation of the 13 categories in the Cipani Behavioral Classification System (BCS) for classifying the function of problem behaviors in schools, providing a standardized mechanism for diagnosing the function of problem behavior for FBAs</li>
<li>A straightforward path from diagnostic category to the selection of effective functional treatments</li>
<li>Practice cases to facilitate user's understanding of how to diagnose the function and its respective classification category</li>
<li>Examples of validation test procedures for specific functions along with hypothetical data</li>
<li>Sample written material for FBA reports and individual education plans (IEPs) that serve as models for readers when doing similar exercises</li>
<li>A model for writing FBAs in a more precise way with respect to the motivational condition "driving" the function</li>
<li>Instructor's resources including test material, PowerPoint Slides, and a student certificate of competence are available to qualified adopters</li>
</ul>
Ideal as a supplement in school psychology and special education courses, school psychologists and other personnel who conduct FBAs will also appreciate this book’s unique classification system, especially when conducting assessment activities and report writing.

Behavioral Classification System for Problem Behaviors in Schools: A Diagnostic Manual

Cipani MA, Alessandra

In these days of positive reinforcement and the ubiquitous 'time out,' is punishment still a valuable tool for disciplining children? And what forms of punishment are effective-or even permissible? This must-have book for professionals, parents, and teachers demystifies the issue of punishment. It offers reliable techniques for altering undesirable behaviors, including a model for the responsible use of punishment. An engaging blend of sound science, clinical experience, and old-fashioned common sense, the book is also an excellent resource for individuals in training for teaching careers.

Punishment on Trial: A Resource Guide to Child Discipline

Parenting & Relationships

Parenting

Context Press

Children and Autism presents seven heartwarming and compelling stories of children who have triumphed over the challenge of autism. These are not stories of easy or simple remedies but in the end in each instance the child is indistinguishable from their same-age peers. Parents can draw hope and inspiration from these stories while also realizing that dedication, hard work, and perseverance are key elements to success. While these seven stories are the heart and soul of the book, Children and Autism is more than that. The book opens with a section on what autism and applied behavior analysis are. It closes with a comprehensive resource section that helps parent locate ABA resources, provides definitions, and offers advice on applying practices in the home. 
Children and Autism is also a celebration of progress in treating autism using ABA. The book provides parents with a model that they can identify with, cheer on, and draw hope and inspiration from.

Children and Autism: Stories of Triumph and Hope

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Demos Health

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