Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) is becoming popular with professionals in healthcare services, educational settings and in the home. It has traditionally been linked to interventions for young people with autism and, as with all fields of science, has its own theories and terminology.
In this book, Albert J Kearney aims to "jargon bust" ABA, and provide an overview for anyone using it in a professional setting. He certainly achieves his first aim - there are more than 150 definitions of behavioural terminology here, all of which use plain language and give everyday examples. Part 1, "The ABCs of ABA", gives excellent definitions of antecedents, behaviours and consequences.
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