Dennis Reid has over 40 years of experience providing, directing, and researching provision of supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. He has published over 150 journal articles, chapters, and books as well as several widely used training curricula. His work is heavily grounded in applied behavior analysis (ABA), focusing on promoting quality staff performance and enhancing life quality among people with developmental disabilities.
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Now Featuring the New Book
Promoting Desired Lifestyles Among Adults With Severe Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Person-Centered Applications of Behavior Analysis
by
Dennis H. Reid and Mary Rosswurm
Published by Elsevier
The degree to which adults with severe autism and intellectual disabilities experience desired lifestyles is heavily dependent on supports and services provided by human service agencies. This book details how desires can be accurately identified among individual adults whose communication challenges prohibit conventional expressions of desires and then how to provide supports and services in accordance with those desires. Focusing on person-centered applications of behavior analysis, procedures are presented for human service staff to develop good relationships with individuals, provide routine choice opportunities and access to preferences, teach adults to exert control over their daily lifestyles, overcome challenging behavior in acceptable ways, and treat each adult with dignity. The goal is to ensure individuals achieve lifestyles they personally desire and experience day-to-day happiness.
‶as a parent of a man in his 40s who has a severe disability, I am beyond grateful to the authors for this book . . . the format is outstanding, exactly the guidance and training materials needed to improve supports and services for adults . . . and improve their quality of life″Diane Berth, Mom, LPA, BCBA‶Rarely does a book come along that is both relevant to current issues few others are addressing and written in such a clear and straightforward manner to make it accessible to everyone. Promoting Desired Lifestyles . . . is such a book.″Cooper R. Woodward (2023), Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders |
Other Books on Promoting Quality Staff Performance
The Supervisor’s Guidebook: Evidence-Based Strategies for Promoting Work Quality and Enjoyment Among Human Service Staff – 2nd Edition
Dennis H. Reid, Marsha B. Parsons & Carolyn W. Green
Over 16,000 copies of first edition sold!
The Clinician’s Guide to Consulting: Achieving Performance Change, Desired Outcomes, and Staff Acceptance
Dennis H. Reid
“Provides the tools necessary to be an effective consultant . . . a must read for any behavior analyst working in a school setting . . . Reid expounds on the skillset needed for consultation while drawing on many real life examples . . . the proven strategies outlined in Reid’s book are essential to building this unique skillset” ~ Becky Seidel, BCBA, Autism Support Specialist and Consultant, Cleveland County Schools
Working with Staff to Overcome Challenging Behavior Among People Who Have Severe Disabilities: A Guide for Getting Support Plans Carried Out
Dennis H. Reid & Marsha B. Parsons
“Well written, easy to read, and replete with invaluable information…Reid and Parsons understand the daily challenges of working in applied settings and focus on practical, evidence-based solutions” Wendy Fitch, BCBA, Lead School Psychologist, Cleveland County Schools
Motivating Human Service Staff: Supervisory Strategies for Maximizing Work Effort and Work Enjoyment
Dennis H. Reid & Marsha B. Parsons
“Excellent book…authors’ ability to present practical informations is superb…a comprehensive and well organized contribution to the field” Dr. Judy Johnson, Director, Babcock Center
Self-Motivation for Professional Practitioners: Strategies for Maximizing One’s Productivity and Work Enjoyment in Human Services
AKA Being in Charge of Your Quality of Work Life During the Best and Worst of Times
Dennis H. Reid
‶provides specific, empirically based procedures for self-motivation – means by which the professional can exhibit control of her own work enjoyment in a variety of situations . . . Dr. Reid′s experience and extensive applied research and publications result in very practical approaches . . . powerful strategies″ Joyce M. Jensen, Director of Program Administration, J. Iverson Riddle Center (retired)
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Books on Enhancing Quality of Life Among People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
Promoting Happiness Among Adults with Autism and Other Severe Disabilties: Evidence-Based Strategies
Dennis H. Reid
“Brings happiness to the forefront of the daily support of people with severe disabilities…gives concrete strategies to improve life quality…a primary source for agencies” Dr. R.M. Schell, BCBA-D, Senior Psychologist
