Main description:

Beginning with the claim that the field of educating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder is hyper focused on behavior analytic methodologies, Eric Shyman proffers a polemic in support of comprehensive educational approaches including relationship-based, sensory, and behavioral components. By tracing the history of the development of behavior analysis, interrogating its connection with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and deeply identifying and exploring the strengths and weaknesses of multiple approaches that have been suggested for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Shyman argues that for reasons as vast as best practice and social justice, a comprehensive educational approach is the only methodology that could be suitable for the complex and individualized needs presented by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Contents:

Chapter 1: The History and Development of Behaviorism Chapter 2: A Primer on the General Concepts of Behavior Analysis Chapter 3: From Diagnosis to Social Construct: The Creation of Autism Spectrum Disorder Chapter 4: Evidence-Based Practices and Its Use in Educational Interventions Chapter 5: Establishing the Connection between ASD and Behaviorism Chapter 6: The Betrayal of Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorder Chapter 7: The Polemic for a Comprehensive Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder Chapter 8: Facilitating the Viability of Evidence-Based Comprehensive Approaches in ASD