Graduated Applied Behavior Analysis

by Bobby Newman, Dana R. Reinecke, Sarah Birch

Applied Behavior Analysis has proven to be the most effective means of teaching children diagnosed with autistic-spectrum disorders. ABA is not, however, "one size fits all." Different teaching techniques within ABA must be chosen, based upon student need. In Graduated Applied Behavior Analysis, Dr. Bobby Newman and colleagues describe an approach that alters teaching methodologies based on the functioning level of the student. While there are many schools of thought within ABA, they are all part of the same basic science. Aspects of that science are outlined. Portions of an introductory manual and a study describing the effectiveness of an ABA preschool are included.

148 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2002

About the author

Bobby Newman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst in New York and Tennessee, and Licensed Psychologist in New York and Florida. Affectionately known as the Dark Overlord of ABA, Bobby is the first author on over a dozen books regarding behavior therapy, the philosophy of behaviorism, the autism spectrum disorders, utopian literature, and fitness. His books have been translated into Spanish, Russian and Japanese. He has published over two dozen articles in professional journals, as well as numerous popular magazine articles and has hosted two series of radio call-in shows. Bobby is the Past-President of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment and the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis. A popular speaker, Bobby also provides direct treatment, staff training and consultation around the world, and has been honored for this work by several parents and professional groups. He is the Executive Director of Clinical Services for Proud Moments. Bobby is also a certified personal trainer, obstacle course racer and marathoner and is an Ambassador for the Great Sportsmanship Programme. Bobby teaches non-violent crisis intervention philosophy and techniques for agencies and families. Bobby was a final four finalist for the 2016 For Those Who Would Humanitarian Award and is a certified cigar sommelier.

Reviews

[Sariah Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could only recommend one book to give to any person beginning their journey into the land of the autism spectrum, this would be it. I recently purchased my third copy, since the last two ended up being permanent loans. I don't regret lending, nor replacing. This is a refreshingly frank nuts-and-bolts demystification of behavior shaping, with sanity-saving doses of humor and hope throughout. This book took the terror out of my early panic days, and served as my springboard into my evolution toward feeling right at home in the foreign land of Social Offbeatness. I will happily buy it a fourth time, if necessary.