Communication-Based Intervention for Problem Behavior: A User's Guide for Producing Positive Change by Edward Carr Ph.D. Len Levin M.A. Gene McConnachie Ph.D. Jane Carlson M.A. Duane Kemp Ph.D. Chris

by Edward G. Carr

Understanding why individuals engage in problem behavior is the first step toward developing effective interventions--and this user-friendly guide will help you do both. First, you'll get a primer on understanding challenging behaviors and learn how to conduct your own functional assessments to reveal what's behind an individual's actions. Then you'll get extensively field-tested strategies, including adaptable guidelines on - building rapport - providing opportunities for individuals to make their own choices - selecting and teaching forms of communication - establishing crisis management tactics Throughout the book, you'll find checklists of things to do, case stories with transcripts of interactions, and helpful commentary on what worked in the examples and why. Order today, and learn how to help individuals replace aggression and self-injury with alternative communication skills.

Genres: Psychology

Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the textbooks for the advanced behavior management class I'm teaching at the U.. Essential reading and reference for teachers!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Applied Behavior Analysis for Dummies--seriously! Carr's book & class have made me want to gear my career in this direction.