This textbook offers real-world case studies for using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to create, implement, and appraise behavior intervention programs across a variety of client situations. Its chapters are formatted for ease of use and retention and organized to focus on the core components of ABA: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and research/ethics. Illustrative cases represent a diversity of problem behaviors, settings, social contexts, and life stages, and includes questions about data collection, goal setting, communication with families, and other processes of effective ABA practice. Together they emphasize not only the content knowledge involved in designing interventions, but also the interpersonal skills necessary for helping change complex challenging behaviors.

Presents original case studies developed by ABAI researchers, academics, and clinicians

Part I. Assessment.- Chapter 1. Assessment Case Studies for Preschool to School-age Children.- Chapter 2. Assessment Case Studies from Adolescence to Adulthood.- Part II. Planning.- Chapter 3. Planning-Focused Case Studies for Preschool to School-age Children.- Chapter 4. Planning-Focused Case Studies from Adolescence to Adulthood.- Part III. Implementation.- Chapter 5. Implementation-based Case Studies for Preschool to School-age Children.- Chapter 6. Implementation-based Case Studies from Adolescence to Adulthood.- Part IV. Evaluation.- Chapter 7. Evaluation-centered Case Studies for Preschool to School-age Children.- Chapter 8. Evaluation-centered Case Studies from Adolescence to Adulthood.- Part V. Research and Ethics.- Chapter 9. Preschool to School-age Case Studies Constructed Around Research and Ethics.- Chapter 10. Adolescence to Adulthood Case Studies Constructed Around Research and Ethics.