Main description:

This book is the first to offer a comprehensive overview of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI), which are evidence-based interventions that integrate both behavioral and developmental approaches in the treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Contents:

About the Editors
About the Contributors
Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the Online Materials

SECTION I OVERVIEW
Chapter 1 Understanding NDBI 3
Schreibman, Allison B. Jobin, and Geraldine Dawson

ASD Defined
History of ASD Intervention
Developmental Science and Its Influence in ASD Early Intervention
Integration of Behavioral and Developmental Sciences
Examples of NDBI
Common Elements of Empirically Validated NDBI

Chapter 2 Considering NDBI Models 21
Mendy B. Minjarez, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Aubyn C. Stahmer

Early Start Denver Model
Enhanced Milieu Teaching
Incidental Teaching/Walden Toddler Program
Joint Attention,Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation
Pivotal Response Treatment
Project ImPACT

SECTION II CORE CONCEPTS AND FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES
Chapter 3 Selecting Meaningful Skills for Teaching in the Natural Environment
Grace W. Gengoux, Erin McNerney, and Mendy B. Minjarez

Goodness of Fit of NDBI Approaches
Functional Skills
The Natural Environment
Case Example: Jin

Chapter 4 Empowering Parents Through Parent Training and Coaching
Mendy B. Minjarez, Elizabeth A. Karp, Aubyn C. Stahmer, and Lauren Brookman-Frazee

Parent-Mediated Interventions and NDBI
Psychological Functioning in Parents of Children With ASD
Effective Parent Coaching Practices
Case Example: Gabe

Aubyn C. Stahmer, Connie Wong, Matthew J. Segall, and Jennifer Reinehr

The Importance of Inclusion
Inclusion in Practice
Use of NDBI in Inclusive Settings
Practical Suggestions for Incorporating NDBI Strategies Into Community Programs
Common Challenges to Inclusion
Case Example: Preschool Program
Case Example: Adult Program

SECTION III NDBI STRATEGIES
Chapter 6 Implementing Motivational Strategies
Mendy B. Minjarez and Yvonne Bruinsma

NDBI and Motivation
Measuring Motivation
Strategies That Enhance Motivation

Chapter 7 Applying Antecedent Strategies
Jennifer B. Symon, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Erin McNerney

Preparing to Teach
Setting Up Opportunities in NDBI
Case Example: Ty

Chapter 8 Implementing Instructional Cues and Prompting Strategies
Kyle M. Frost, Brooke Ingersoll, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Mendy B. Minjarez

Definitions
Learning Opportunities Across NDBI Models
Prompting Strategies
Prompt Fading
Examples of Prompts for Specific Skills
Case Example: Leah

Chapter 9 Using Consequence Strategies
Allison B. Jobin and Laura Schreibman

Increasing the Strength of a Behavior
Decreasing the Strength of a Behavior
Applying the Premack Principle
Promoting Consequence Effectiveness
Using Consequences to Maintain Behavior Change
Shaping and Chaining
Using Natural Consequences
Reinforcing Attempts
Modeling and Expanding on ChildaEURO (TM)s Response
Imitating the ChildaEURO (TM)s Response
Troubleshooting NDBI Consequence Strategies

Chapter 10 Guiding Meaningful Goal Development
Grace W. Gengoux, Erin E. Soares, and Yvonne Bruinsma

Formulating Goals
Assessment
Case Example: JosA (c)
Considerations for Goal Selection
Case Example: Jenna
Case Example: Kaleb
Case Example: Ashir
Developmental Considerations
Case Example: Alex
Case Example: Cole
Case Example: Josephine
Case Example: Marco

Section IV Applications of NDBI Strategies
Chapter 11 Targeting Communication Skills
Mendy B. Minjarez, Rachel K. Earl, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Amy L. Donaldson

Communication Profile of Children With ASD
Communication Development in Typically Developing Children
Use of NDBI for Targeting Communication
Teaching Communication Across Developmental Levels Using NDBI Strategies

Chapter 12 Improving Social Skills and Play
Yvonne Bruinsma and Grace W. Gengoux

Social Initiations
Imitation Skills
Play
Teaching Play With Friends

Chapter 13 Supporting Behavior, Self-Regulation, and Adaptive Skills
Mendy B. Minjarez, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Rosy Matos Bucio

NDBI and Challenging Behavior
Relevant Applied Behavior Analysis Interventions
NDBI Strategies for Teaching Self-Regulation and Adaptive Skills
Promoting Self-Regulation in Individuals With ASD
Teaching Adaptive Skills
Tips for Teaching Self-Regulation and Adaptive Skills
Case Example: Jonas

Chapter 14 Implementing NDBI in Schools
Aubyn C. Stahmer, Jessica Suhrheinrich, and Laura J. Hall

Including NDBI Components in Group or Academic Settings
School-Based Activities Most Suited for NDBI
Examples of Activities and Lessons

Chapter 15 Collecting Data in NDBI
Mendy B. Minjarez, Melina Melgarejo, and Yvonne Bruinsma

General Framework for Data Collection
Data Collection Across NDBI Models
When and Why Data Are Collected
Types of Data and Measurement Systems
Data Collection in the Natural Environment

Chapter 16 Identifying Quality Indicators of NDBI Programs
Aubyn C. Stahmer, Sarah R. Rieth, Brooke Ingersoll, Yvonne Bruinsma, and Aritz Aranbarri

Quality Indicators Versus Common Features
Specific Program Elements to Look for in a Quality NDBI Program

Chapter 17 Considering Future Directions in NDBI
Laura Schreibman, Mendy B. Minjarez, and Yvonne Bruinsma

Research Future Directions
Dissemination and Implementation: Future Directions

Glossary
Index