LibGuides: ABA-6909: Week 4 Resources

Week 4 Resources

ABC of Autism by Munib Haroon
ISBN: 9781119317272
Publication Date: 2019-01-24
Haroon, M. (2019). ABC of Autism. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
This book provides an overview of the diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorder and assessment and treatment.
Read Chapter 6, Managing Day-to-Day Issues.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Communication Problems in Children
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. (2020). Autism Spectrum Disorders: Communication problems in children.
This website provides a brief overview of the most commonly seen communication disorders in children with ASD.
Definitions of Nonverbal and Minimally Verbal in Research for Autism: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Koegel, L.K., Bryan, K.M., Su, P.L., Vaidya, M., & Camarata, S. (2020). Definitions of nonverbal and minimally verbal in research for autism: a systematic review of the literature. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 50(8), 2957-2972. doi: 10.1007/s10803-020-04402-w
This article reviews the definitions of nonverbal and minimally verbal and assessment measures used to evaluate communication.

Williams, B.F., & Williams, R. L. (2011). Effective programs for treating autism spectrum disorder: Applied Behavior Analysis models. Routledge.

Read Chapters 1, Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Chapter 4, Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis; and Chapter 5, Basic Procedures Based upon Principles of Learning.

This book provides an overview of clinical diagnostic criteria of autism spectrum disorder and best practices for treatment.

To access the Redshelf book, click on the book link located in the Course Resources module or the Bookshelf link on the top navigation bar of the course.

Functional Analysis and Intervention of Perseverative Speech in Students with High-Functioning Autism and Related Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Kuntz, E.M., Santos, A.V., & Kennedy, C.H. (2020). Functional analysis and intervention of perseverative speech in students with high functioning autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53(4), 2421-2428. doi: 10.1002/jaba.669
This study reviews the operant functions of perseverative verbalizations in high-functioning individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Functional Analysis and Treatment of Verbal Perseverations Displayed by an Adult with Autism
Rehfeldt, R.A., & Chambers, M.R. (2003). Functional analysis and treatment of verbal perseverations displayed by an adult with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36(2), 259-261.
This study reviewed the effects of differential reinforcement of appropriate verbal responses and extinction of perseverative verbal responses in a man diagnosed with ASD.

Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis by John Austin (Editor); James E. Carr (Editor)
ISBN: 9781878978349
Publication Date: 2000
Austin, J., & Carr, J. (2000). Handbook of applied behavior analysis. Context Press.
This book includes the recommendations of some of the foremost practitioners in the field of ABA.
Read Chapter 11, Behavioural Interventions for Children with Autism.

Teaching Non-Verbal Communication
How to ABA (2020). Teaching Non-verbal Communication.
This website provides practical strategies for using ABA to teach clients who are non-vocal.
Treatment of Echolalia in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
Neely, L., Gerow, S., Rispoli, M., Lang, R., & Pullen, N. (2016). Treatment of echolalia in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 3(1),92-91. doi: 10.1007/s40489-015-0067-4
This article reviews the most effective treatment for addressing echolalia in clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.