Pica in individuals with developmental disabilities
• Pica, characterized by the ingestion of nonfood substances, is a common feeding disorder among individuals with developmental disabilities (DD). • Pica requires immediate intervention as it can cause serious […]
Treatment of autism spectrum disorders in dual diagnosis
• There is limited research focused on the treatment of autistic individuals with co-occurring intellectual disability (ID). • This chapter provides an overview of evidence-based comprehensive and focused interventions for […]
A brief history of functional analysis: An update
• This chapter is an update to a previously published chapter on the history of functional analysis. • Developments in the use of functional analyses are described across methodologies, populations, […]
Interventions to improve social and play skills for autistic children
• Impairment in social communication and interaction is a core feature of autism that impacts functioning across developmental domains. • The current chapter reviews evidence-based interventions that may be used […]
Emergency-response skills training
• Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at an increased risk of experiencing accidental injuries. • Safety skills training may help reduce or prevent worsening of injuries and […]
Effective treatments for autism
Granpeesheh, D. (2006). Effective treatments for autism. Autism Advocate, 45(5), 51. Link to Publication
Applied behavior analysis: Addressing cognitive and emotional development in children with autism
Granpeesheh, D., & Tarbox, J. (2008a). Applied behavior analysis: Addressing cognitive and emotional development in children with autism. Autism Advocate, 53(4), 44–48. Link to Publication
Recovery from autism: Learning why and how to make it happen
Granpeesheh, D. (2008). Recovery from autism: Learning why and how to make it happen. Autism Advocate, 50(1), 54–60. Link to Publication
Applied behavior analysis: The big picture and ultimate goals
Carr, E. G., & Granpeesheh, D. (2008). Applied behavior analysis: The big picture and ultimate goals. Autism Advocate, 53, 8-10. Link to Publication
Applied behavior analytic intervention for children with autism: A description and review of treatment research
Granpeesheh, D., Tarbox, B. J., & Dixon, D. R. (2009). Applied behavior analytic intervention for children with autism: A description and review of treatment research. Annals of Clinical Psychiatry, 21(3), […]