People Skills for Behavior Analysts

People Skills for Behavior Analysts provides a much-needed introduction to the people skills needed to succeed as a behavior analyst.

Divided into two primary parts – Foundational Skills and Specialized Skills – this book addresses an impressive breadth of people skills, focusing on intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, collaboration, consultation and training, leadership, and resource development. Relying on recent evidence-based practices and relevant literature tailored to meet the new BACB Task List, Professional & Ethical Compliance Code, and Supervised Independent Fieldwork requirements, the text includes contributions from leading figures from a wide variety of applied behavior analysis subfields to provide a truly balanced overview. The book delves into the literature from fields related to behavior analysis, such as counselling, psychology, graphic design, management and education, and applies these perspectives to behavioral theories and principles to provide students, new graduates, and seasoned professionals with research, best practices, reflective questions, and practical techniques. From reflecting on one’s practice, to learning essential therapeutic skills, running a great meeting, becoming a ‘super’ supervisor, and delivering a memorable presentation, all people skills are included in one place for the behavior practitioner.

This is a valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students studying Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and will also appeal to recent graduates and behavior analysts looking to improve their existing skillset.

Carmen Hall, PhD, BCBA-D is an assistant professor in the Master of Professional Education, ABA Program at Western University, a professor in the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate at Fanshawe College, and co-owner and Clinical Director of Looking Ahead Clinical Services, delivering ABA services to children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and autism in Ontario, Canada.

Kimberly Maich, PhD (Cognition & Learning), OCT, BCBA-D, C Psych is a professor in the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada and an assistant professor (standing appointment) in the Master of Professional Education (ABA) at Western University. She is a certified teacher, board-certified behaviour analyst (doctoral), clinical, school, and registered psychologist, owner of Exceptionally Yours Psychological Services, and co-owner and director of Insight Therapy and Assessment Services, Inc.

Brianna M. Anderson, MPEd, BCBA is a PhD student in the Child and Youth Studies program at Brock University. She is also an instructor in the Master of Professional Education (ABA) Program at Western University and professor in the Autism and Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate at Fanshawe College, Canada. As a SSHRC-funded researcher, Brianna is currently evaluating behaviour-based interventions for addressing obsessive compulsive behaviours in children with developmental disabilities.