Severe Behavior Problems

“Durand takes the reader step by step through chapters dealing with assessment, limitations, intervention strategies, and administrative issues....It is a cohesive book suitable for a wide range of professionals.”

—Contemporary Psychology


“A valuable resource for practitioners in offering a concise, step-by-step, concrete, yet scientifically based approach to the assessment and intervention of challenging behaviors.”

—Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment


“A well-written, practical summary of the most recent and most exciting advances in functional communication training....This book will be a valuable resource for families, teachers, clinicians, and researchers....Dr. Durand is to be congratulated for this excellent, timely contribution.”

—Robert H. Horner, Ph.D.


“Durand's seminal work represents the `new wave' in the treatment of behavioral problems....The approach enables one to get `inside the head' of the behaviorally troubled individual through a most comprehensive assessment and treatment program.”

—Robert Gaylord-Ross, Ph.D.