Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder

by Yvonne Bruinsma Ph.D., BCBA-D (Editor), Mendy Minjarez Ph.D. (Editor), Laura Schreibman Ph.D. (Editor), Aubyn Stahmer Ph.D. (Editor)

Overview

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.

Prepare future professionals to:

• 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681253398
Publisher:	Brookes Publishing
Publication date:	09/19/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	464
File size:	34 MB
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About the Author

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’s focus is to blend research and reality in the highest quality treatment in a community setting.

Table of 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

Chapter 5 Fostering Inclusion With Peers and in the Community
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 Child’s Response
• Imitating the Child’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: José
• 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