Introduction to Primary Care Behavioral Pediatrics: A Guide for Behavior Analysts - Paperback

by J. Chris McGinnis (Author)

This book is a comprehensive yet practical guide to the practice of primary care behavioral pediatrics for behavior analysts.

Practitioners of this subspecialty work collaboratively with caregivers, educators, pediatricians, and pediatric specialists to bring about success for primarily neurotypical children experiencing difficulties with everything from sleep and cooperation to attention, anxiety, and toileting. This book reviews the historical and theoretical foundations of the subspecialty and provides practical guidance for problem conceptualization, assessment, case formulation, treatment planning, science-based behavioral treatment, caregiver treatment adherence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ethical practice.

A cornerstone for the field, Introduction to Primary Care Behavioral Pediatrics is essential for graduate students, practitioners of behavior analysis, and anyone interested in science-based pediatric behavioral healthcare.

Author Biography

J. Chris McGinnis, PhD, BCBA-D, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, licensed psychologist, and certified Health Service Psychologist based in Florida, USA. He is the CEO of McGinnis Behavioral, an outpatient behavioral health practice serving children and families, and Director of the Institute for Behavioral Pediatrics, a training and continuing education firm serving behavior analysts and other helping professionals. Dr. McGinnis has helped thousands of children and their families over more than 25 years in outpatient pediatric and clinic settings.