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Publications
Books are available for purchase from the Autism Partnership Calgary office. Please contact our administrator at 403-205-2749 ext 0 or admin@autismpartnership.ca for more information or to order.
A Work in Progress
Ron Leaf, Ph.D. and John McEachin, Ph.D.
A Work in Progress is a two part manual that serves as a guide for any parent or professional working with Autistic children. The ABA based behavioral intervention strategies and the detailed curriculum focus on facilitating the child's development and helping him or her to achieve the highest level of independence and quality of life possible. The book has served as a launching pad for many parents in the beginning stages of diagnosis and has been used as the cornerstone of countless intervention programs, meeting with enormous success.
Crafting Connections
Mitchell Taubman, Ph.D., Ron Leaf, Ph.D., and John McEachin, Ph.D.
With contributing chapters by: Marlene Driscoll, M.A. MFT, B.J. Freeman, Ph.D., Alyne Kuyumjian, M.S., Justin Leaf, M.A., Karen McKinnon, M.A., Tracee Parker, Ph.D., Julia Peacock, M.S., Jon Rafuse, M.A., Julide Saltuklaroglu and Andrea Waks, J.D.D.
Written by a team of renowned professionals, this guide highlights skill development in clear and behavioral frameworks, and provides parents and teachers with a wealth of information regarding goals and strategies. Sub-skills, prerequisites, and methods of instruction are outlined for each area in a methodical, easy-to-read manner.
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The book is practical in that it addresses real world issues such as teasing and bullying, conversational development, and social comprehension. Most individuals with ASD have substantial social challenges. Many receive good and thorough intervention in various areas of the curriculum, but few receive excellent instruction in social skills. This book will increase the quality of social skill instruction offered to learners on the spectrum.
A Work in Progress: Spanish Edition
Ron Leaf, Ph.D. and John McEachin, Ph.D.
This is a complete curriculum that provides actual lessons with step-by-step instructions as well as creative ideas on how to make learning a natural progression. The curriculum covers the following areas: block imitation; motor skills; play; receptive labels; expressive labeling; emotions; functions; categories; prepositions; same vs. different; verb tenses; sequencing; peer interaction; cause and effect; along with many others. Emphasis is placed on learning in different settings, the importance of acquiring age appropriate skills and creating a home program that emphasizes the joy of learning.
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In addition, there are seven appendices covering Curriculum Assessment, Daily Data Summary, Discrete Trial Data, Overview of Programs, Performance Evaluation, Program Description and Tracking Forms. These charts and lists are invaluable tools for keeping accurate data. This book is a wonderful resource for anyone who is facilitating a childs development and is looking to help him or her achieve the highest level of independence and quality of life possible.
It's Time for School!: Building Quality ABA Educational Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Ron Leaf, Ph.D., Mitchell Taubman, Ph.D. and John McEachin, Ph.D.
With contributing chapters by: Marlene Driscoll, M.A., LMFT, Alicia Ellis, M.Ed., M.S., Craig Kennedy, Ph.D., Toby Mountjoy, Tracee Parker, Ph.D., Leticia Palos-Rafuse, M.S., Jon Rafuse, M.A., Rick Schroeder, Jennifer Sryzens, M.S., Andrea Waks, J.D., and Tammy White, M.Ed.
The editors of this book offer practical advice to special education directors and superintendents while providing extensive training to teachers, direct and supplementary service personnel and parents. It is an essential manual that demonstrates how to determine and optimize the best school placement for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) while ensuring quality and continuity of service. It’s Time for School! is sure to become the standard guidebook for setting up school-based ABA programs.
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Topics include:
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How to Establish an ABA Classroom
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Developing Staff Skills, Workshops, and Classroom Checklists
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Determining the Best Placement
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Functional Behavior Assessment
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Data Collection and Management
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Explanation of Discrete Trial Training
Sense and Nonsense in the Behavioral Treatment of Autism: It Has To Be Said
Ron Leaf, Ph.D., John McEachin, Ph.D., and Mitchell Taubman, Ph.D.
A renowned team of professionals sift the sense from the nonsense in assessing the approaches to the treatment of autism. In a field exploding with alternative treatments, choosing the best course of action for the child with autism can be a daunting task. The authors offer compelling practical evidence of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as the most reliable approach to education, and provide a much needed antidote to other treatments lacking empirical data. The aim is to empower parents and professionals to ensure that their children receive quality educational programming. In supporting the notion that every individual must be approached according to their needs, goals and progress, this is a book written with knowledge and compassion for children, parents and professionals who deal with autism on a daily basis.
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Topics include:
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ABA as a Scientific Method
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Alternative Treatments for ASD: What is the Science?
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Home vs. School: Which Side Are You On?
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ASD and the IEP
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How Realistic is the Aim for “Recovery”?
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Sense and Nonsense about Inclusion
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The Road Map to Successful Integration
Other Books We Recommend
Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals
by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green, & Stephen C. Luce (Editors)
Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family's Triumph Over Autism
by Catherine Maurice
Navigating the Social World: A Curriculum for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and Related Disorders
by Jeanette McAfee
Siblings of Children with Autism
by Sandra Harris
Teaching Individuals with Developmental Delays: Basic Intervention Techniques
by Ivar Lovaas
Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for Children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and Related Developmental Disorders
by Sabrina K. Freeman & Lorelei Dake