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Behavioral Principles in Communicative Disorders : Applications to Assessment and Treatment

Behavioral Principles in Communicative Disorders : Applications to Assessment and Treatment

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ISBN-10:: 1597567884
ISBN-13:: 9781597567886
Pub. Date:: 01/04/2016
Publisher:: Plural Pub Inc

ISBN-10:: 1597567884
ISBN-13:: 9781597567886
Pub. Date:: 01/04/2016
Publisher:: Plural Pub Inc

Behavioral Principles in Communicative Disorders : Applications to Assessment and Treatment

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ISBN-13:	9781597567886
Publisher:	Plural Pub Inc
Publication date:	01/04/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

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Reviewer: Paul A Dagenais, Ph.D.(University of South Alabama)
Description: This book describes applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and applies it to the clinical aspects of communication disorders. The book presents as a psychology book with some research design as well as general principles of managing communication disorders. It would appeal to those who espouse ABA principles fairly exclusively.
Purpose: The authors' purpose is "to present materials specifically focused on empirically validated behavioral techniques that have shown efficacy in enhancing clinicians' skills and clients' outcomes." The book presents a singular philosophy (behaviorism), so readers who espouse principles of ABA will find this book of interest. It meets the author's objectives, but it can be questioned, considering current curricula, where this book would be needed.
Audience: The preface states that the book is aimed primarily at speech-language pathologists, as well as ABA and special education specialists. It does not specify what level it is aimed at (introductory vs. advanced). It would be difficult to slot this book into a plan of study. It would be most appreciated by practitioners who have some experience and are looking for different avenues for assessing behavior and affecting change. The primary author, Christine Maul, is an extremely credible authority in this area.
Features: The first part of the book describes the history of and basis for applied behavioral analysis. The second applies these principles to the clinical setting, while the third deals with research principles (single subject design, ethical research). As a book devoted to promoting ABA for use in clinical aspects of SLP, I really did not find anything innovative or unique.
Assessment: This book covers the psychological concepts of behavior analysis and is, as the authors' state, interprofessional. Students need a broad base when dealing with the give and take of the therapeutic situation. As an instructor, I'd say this book has a limited audience. I prefer more general books, such as The Communication Disorders Casebook: Learning by Example by Chabon and Cohn (Pearson, 2011). But really, the comparison is apples and oranges.

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