Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Paperback

Rooted in both ABA and developmental theory, Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) are some of today's most effective, evidence-based, and widely used interventions for autism spectrum disorder. Prepare tomorrow's autism professionals for success in the field with this graduate-level textbook, the first comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of NDBI.

Future professionals will start with a clear and detailed overview of NDBI, examining how these approaches use natural environments and personal interests to motivate the child and bring about lasting improvements in skills and behavior. Then they'll explore the foundational principles of NDBI, take an in-depth look at the most successful NDBI models, and learn how to use specific NDBI strategies to improve child outcomes.

• Identify quality indicators of NDBI programs
• Understand how proven NDBI models, including Pivotal Response Treatment, Early Start Denver, Enhanced Milieu Teaching, and Project ImPACT fit in the NDBI framework
• Select meaningful skills to teach children within their natural environment
• Write measurable and attainable goals across developmental domains
• Empower parents to use NDBI strategies during everyday interactions with their children
• Use NDBI strategies to support children in inclusive environments
• Enhance children's communication skills, social competence, and play skills
• Support positive behavior and self-regulation using an NDBI framework
• Work NDBI strategies into school-based activities and lessons

COMPANION MATERIALS: Enhance your instruction with downloadable versions of the datasheets and other forms, sample syllabi to help you integrate this book into your course, PowerPoint decks that summarize key takeaways from the chapters to guide lectures, and a 158-question multiple-choice test bank to help you build course assessments and quizzes.

Laura Schreibman, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California 92093. Dr. Laura Schreibman directs the UCSD Autism Intervention Research Program, a federally funded research program focusing on the experimental analysis and treatment of autism. A co-developer of Pivotal Response Training, her general research interests include naturalistic behavioral intervention strategies, development of individualized treatment protocols, analysis of language and attentional deficits, generalization of behavior change, parent training, and issues of assessment. She is the author of three books and more than 120 research articles and book chapters.

Aubyn C. Stahmer, Ph.D., BCBA, Research Scientist, Psychologist, Rady Children's Hospital, 3020 Children'sWay, MC5033, San Diego, California 92123. Dr. Stahmer is a research scientist and clinical psychologist at Rady Children's Hospital and the Child and Adolescent Services Research Center. She has published many scholarly articles on inclusion and early intervention services in the area of autism. Her current interests include the study of early intervention systems for children with autism and the translation of evidence-based practices into community settings.

Brooke Ingersoll, Ph.D., BCBA, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University, 105B Psychology Building, East Lansing, Michigan 48824. Dr. Ingersoll is an assistant professor at Michigan State University, where she heads the Autism Research Laboratory. Her research is focused on social-communication development and interventions aimed at improving social-communication deficits in children with autism. She is a licensed psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Amy L Donaldson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences at Portland State University. Her research focuses broadly on social communication and perception of social competence in individuals on the autism spectrum and neurotypical individuals. Dr. Donaldson examines intervention efficacy, pre- and post-professional development, the influence of context on performance, and the experiences of neurodivergent individuals in different contexts.

Jessica Suhrheinrich, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California 92093. Ms. Suhrheinrich has been implementing behavioral interventions with children on the autism spectrum for more than 10 years. Her research interests include training therapists, parents, and special education teachers to implement behavioral interventions. Currently, Dr. Suhrheinrich is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, San Diego.

ARITZ ARANBARRI PhD is a developmental clinical neuropsychologist and clinical researcher in early neurodevelopment and autism at Sant Joan de D (c)u Barcelona Children's Hospital (Spain), serving as the autism research coordinator for the specialized multidisciplinary unit for ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). He doctorate in the area of environmental epidemiology and early neuropsychological development, where he has published multiple high-impact scientific articles. He did his postdoctoral training at the University of California, Davis - MIND Institute, mentored by Dr. Aubyn Stahmer, collaborating in the adaptation of an evidence-based early naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention for its use in the community diverse settings. His current interests include identification of early biomarkers associated with both, early ASD diagnoses and treatment response, as well as translation of evidence-based practices into community settings .

Yvonne Bruinsma, Ph.D., BCBA-D, In STEPPS and In STEPPS Academy, Irvine, CA. Dr. Bruinsma is CEO and founder of In STEPPS and In STEPPS Academy in Irvine, California, a behavioral health agency and a nonprofit private school for children with autism in California. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and received her doctorate in special education, developmental disabilities, and risk studies in 2004. She has been working with families and teaching others how to work with families by using NDBI strategies for over 20 years. Yvonne (TM)s focus is to blend research and reality in the highest quality treatment in a community setting.