Applied Behavior Analysis
John O. Cooper, Timothy E. Heron, William L. Heward · first published 1987 · ISBN 9780134752556
This doorstop reference covers the foundations of behavior analysis, measurement techniques, experimental design, and the full range of behavior change procedures used by practitioners. It remains the standard textbook for graduate-level study and provides the theoretical framework underlying all ABA practice.
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Every serious practitioner needs this book. It's not a quick read, but it's the definitive source when you need to understand why a procedure works or how to design an intervention. BCBA exam preparation depends heavily on this text.