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How to Think Like a Behavior Analyst

6 reviews
Jon Bailey, Mary Burch

Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Inc, 2006

The Thinking Behind ABA
This book is an ideal introduction to applied behavior analysis (ABA). It's brief, easy to understand, and interesting. It describes basic principles and procedures, then illustrates them with anecdotes, case studies, or research -- and does it all in nontechnical terms. Topics are organized around 50 questions commonly asked about ABA. Most of the questions deal with what behavior ...

How Dogs Learn (Howell reference books)

12 reviews
Mary R. Burch, Jon S., PhD. Bailey

Howell Book House, 1999

Fabulous!
This book is great!! Well written, easy to understand, hard to put down!

Wanted: Animal Volunteers
Mary R. Burch

Howell Book House, 2002

About the First Edition: "Dr. Mary Burch s Volunteering with Your Pet is a necessary manual for anyone who wishes to join the growing number of volunteers supplementing conventional medicine with the healing potential of contact with animals." Dr. Aaron Katcher, Associate Professor Emeritus, Oral Medicine and Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Now Completely Revised, the Definitive Guide for Animal Lovers Who Want to Get ...

Volunteering With Your Pet: How to Get Involved in Animal-Assisted Therapy With Any Kind of Pet

1 review
Mary R. Burch

Howell Books, 1996

Excellent reference for professionals & volunteers in AAA/T
As more people get involved in the field of animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy (AAA/T), it is important that references written by experienced, credible professionals are available to a wide audience. This will ensure the safety and benefit of all those involved in AAA/T. This book is just such a reference. It doesn't just apply to volunteers--health and human ...

Ethics for Behavior Analysts: A Practical Guide to the Behavior Analyst Certification board Guidelines for ...

5 reviews
Jon S. Bailey, Mary R. Burch

Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2005

much needed text on ethics
The field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has experienced explosive growth over the last decade and a half. The over-riding goal of any ABA effort must be to increase the autonomy of the individual, his/her ability to make choices for his or her own life and to live independently within society. Unfortunately, many individuals who are supposedly providing ABA services have not received the ...

Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis

2 reviews
Jon S. Bailey, Mary R. Burch

Sage Publications, Inc, 2002

Splendid guide to quality research
Up-to-date guide to developing worthwhile research projects in applied behaviour analysis. Well-written and stimulating style. Will be an essential read for students who are aiming for Behavior Analyst Certification Board credentials and for professionals who aspire to publishing high quality research in top-rated research journals. I will certainly be recommending it to graduates and advanced ...

The Border Collie: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

5 reviews
Mary R. Burch

Howell Book House, 1996

A really great border collie book
I found this book at my local library and, a big fan of border collies, was eager to check it out. I was pleased by the full-colored photos instead of black and white ones. The book provides true and top notch information, and the author reflects on her own experiences with border collies several times. There are chapters on feeding, grooming, training, behavior, and equipment. If you need a ...

Gardening With an Attitude
Mary Lou Burch

AuthorHouse, 2005

Whether you're picking up a trowel for the first time or boasting about years of gardening experience, you'll chuckle as you read this light-hearted account of the author's trials and joys of landscaping her home. From renovating the front yard to creating gardens in bright sun or under shady trees, or flat lands or clay slopes, the author presents gardening as an enjoyable, enriching and satisfying game-a game involving chance and knowledge. ...