Clinical and Organizational Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis

Clinical and Organizational Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis, Second Edition offers a comprehensive revision that delves into data-based decision-making to guide treatment selections for behavior changes across various populations and contexts. This edition's chapters thoroughly address vital aspects such as data collection, single-case research design methodology, objective decision-making, and visual data inspection. The book's updated content ensures that practitioners are well-equipped to implement effective and evidence-based procedures in diverse settings, from schools and homes to community environments. In addition to these foundational topics, the revised edition introduces new chapters that explore integrated healthcare, adjudication of children's academic interventions, and applied animal behavior. The book highlights the applied behavior analysts' role in utilizing research to develop and execute effective procedures, especially for addressing behaviors linked with autism and other developmental disorders. The principles of this therapeutic approach have shown increasing effectiveness when applied to a broader range of populations, settings, and behaviors.