Applied Behavior Analysis in Early Childhood Education

Laura Baylot Casey, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, is a Professor of Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Memphis, USA. Stacy L. Carter, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D, is a Professor of Special Education at Texas Tech University, USA.

1. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis: Understanding the Role of the Environment 2. Creating Supportive Environments 3. Supporting Communication in the Early Years 4. Understanding Behavior at the Individual Level 5. Supporting Pre-academic Skills for all Children 6. Multi-tiered Systems of Support 7. Successful Toileting Strategies 8. Working through Common and Uncommon Feeding Issues 9. Teaching Social Skills and Addressing Antisocial Behavior 10. Working with Anxieties and Phobias 11. Creating an ABA Classroom: Working with Assistants 12. Putting It All Together: An Overview of Earlier Chapters with an Emphasis on How to Connect with Parents Across Each Topical Area References