Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Violence and Aggression in Persons with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

This book provides an overview of applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment of violence and aggression in individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. It discusses ABA theory, concepts, and empirical treatment procedures, as well as contemporary approaches to functional behavioral assessment and functional analysis. It also highlights evidence-supported treatment procedures, training and supervision strategies, and recommendations for effective research-to-practice translation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 209 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment, specifically addressing violence and aggression in individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. It provides a detailed account of ABA theory and concepts, leading to effective empirical treatment procedures that can be successfully implemented across diverse treatment settings. The book also explores contemporary approaches to functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and functional analysis (FA), aimed at identifying the environmental factors contributing to violence and aggression. Furthermore, it offers a wealth of evidence-supported treatment approaches encompassing antecedent-control, contingency management, cognitive-behavior therapy, and physical intervention components. The author addresses crucial strategies for training and supervising care providers, including behavioral skills training (BST), posttraining performance management, and mindfulness. Additionally, the book provides valuable recommendations for effective and socially valid research-to-practice translation.

Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Violence and Aggression in Persons with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities is a vital resource for researchers, clinicians/therapists, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in forensic psychology, public health, criminology/criminal justice, and behavioral therapy and rehabilitation. It offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of ABA treatment, providing valuable insights into the theory, concepts, and empirical procedures employed to address violence and aggression in individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The book's focus on functional behavioral assessment and functional analysis enables practitioners to identify the environmental factors contributing to these behaviors, leading to targeted and effective interventions. By incorporating antecedent-control, contingency management, cognitive-behavior therapy, and physical intervention components, the book offers a comprehensive treatment framework that addresses the diverse needs of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Furthermore, the author's attention to training and supervision strategies, including behavioral skills training, posttraining performance management, and mindfulness, ensures that care providers are equipped with the necessary skills to deliver high-quality ABA treatment. The book's recommendations for effective and socially valid research-to-practice translation further contribute to the field's progress by bridging the gap between scientific research and practical application. Overall, Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Violence and Aggression in Persons with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities is a must-read for professionals and students seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in this critical area.

Weight: 343g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030685515
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021