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Both authors have been profoundly touched by many individuals with autism and their families. We have partnered with parents to teach their children and learned from the challenges and joys they experienced while raising a child with autism. Many of these parents consistently requested a written overview that defined and described methods used within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming. Parents wanted this information during their initial search to better understand this treatment approach, and during their journey to increase their knowledge and abilities. Unfortunately, only a few such publications have met this need and they cover slightly different topics. This book is intended for those parents and professionals who want an overview of Applied Behavior Analysis and the meaningful changes it can make in the lives of people with autism. The book is divided into brief segments that focus on specific topics. Within each section, readers can expect a description or definition of the topic, examples from everyday settings, and references for further information. References are largely drawn from the professional literature with an emphasis on those that have a high degree of scientific validity. We hope this book is helpful to you and we welcome your feedback for future revisions. It is important to emphasize that this book is an overview and the resources listed in each section and at the end should be referred to for a more comprehensive understanding of the discussed topics. The authors gratefully acknowledge the peer review of Dr. Sandra Harris and the contributions of Tamara Bannon, Jenna Miller, Rebecca Hernandez, and Chigusa Weekley to this manuscript.
Suggested citation: Buchanan, S. M., & Weiss, M. J. (2010). Applied behavior analysis and autism: An introduction . Robbinsville, NJ: Autism New Jersey.
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