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Behavioral Therapy
An Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention Fourth Edition
By JoAnn (JJ) Johnson, Ph.D. (Saint Cloud State University), Naomi L. Rahn, Ph.D. (West Virginia University), & Diane Bricker, Ph.D. (Professor Emerita, University of Oregon)
—Jane Squires, Ph.D., University of Oregon
Teach the nuts and bolts of activity-based intervention (ABI), the trusted, child-directed approach for young children birth to 5. With the fourth edition of this classic textbook—expanded by 30% with practical new content—your students will discover how to embed learning opportunities in everyday activities to help children acquire and generalize functional skills and reach their developmental goals. Future professionals will get a comprehensive introduction to the benefits, challenges, and foundations of ABI, and they’ll find in-depth guidance on how to apply this popular approach with children in center- and home-based programs. Case stories, examples, and sample forms throughout clarify important points and procedures.
PREPARE FUTURE PROFESSIONALS TO: • Implement ABI in multiple settings with diverse groups of young children, including kids with disabilities and those at risk • Create multiple learning opportunities within young children’s natural routines and interactions • Seamlessly link screening, assessment, goal development, intervention, and evaluation • Develop individualized IFSP and IEP goals • Observe children before and after intervention to determine next steps • Understand and address the challenges of establishing evidencebased practices • Work as a team with other professionals and families
WHAT’S NEW: • New chapters on conducting high-quality child observations, applying ABI in centers and in homes, and using ABI with children who have significant disabilities • Expanded information on key topics, including training paraprofessionals on ABI and keeping families involved • Updated course companion website with PowerPoint slides, study questions, and application activities
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CONTENTS
I. A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMS APPROACH AND THE FIELD OF EARLY INTERVENTION/EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 . Purpose and Overview 2. History and Contemporary Status Of Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Programs 3. Comprehensive Linked System Framework for Service Delivery with Young Children II. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR ABI 4. Description of Activity-Based Intervention 5. Conceptual Foundations for Activity-Based Intervention 6. Organizational Structure of Activity-Based Intervention Appendix 6: Blank Forms 7. Issues Associated with the use of Activity-Based Intervention 8. The Challenges of Intervention Research and the Empirical Bases for an Activity-Based Approach III. APPLICATION OF ABI 9. Observation Skills Appendix 9: Blank Forms 10. Activity-Based Intervention in Center-Based Programs 11 . Activity-Based Intervention and Home-Based Programs 12. Using Activity-Based Intervention with Children Who Have Significant Impairments 13. Activity-Based Intervention and the Team Appendix 13: Considerations for Paraprofessionals in Programs Using Activity-Based Intervention 14. Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Intervention and Future Accommodations
