Building Better Relationships for Clinical Success and Personal Growth
Behavioral Artistry
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Justin B Leaf, Amy Bukszpan, James O’Brien
- Language: English
Building Better Relationships for Clinical Success and Personal Growth: Behavioral Artistry examines the transformative realm of Behavioral Artistry (BA), unveiling seven core s… Read more
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Description
Description
As a valuable resource for all clinical professionals, this book equips readers with the tools necessary for personal and professional fulfillment.
Key features
Key features
- Discusses how to improve the therapeutic environment while working with patients diagnosed with autism
- Provides evidence-based strategies on training practitioners on improving their interpersonal relationships with colleagues and clients
- Outlines a comprehensive evaluation and training curriculum
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
2. Historical Overview of Behavioral Artistry Behavioral Artistry Traits
3. Behavioral Artistry - Trait 1 – Sense of humor -definition, application, scenarios
4. Behavioral Artistry – Trait 2 – Likes People- definition, application, scenarios
5. Behavioral Artistry - Trait 3 – Celebrates small victories - definition, application, scenarios
6. Behavioral Artistry – Trait 4 – Persistence - definition, application, scenarios
7. Behavioral Artistry Trait 5- Optimistic - definition, application, scenarios
8. Behavioral Artistry – Trait 6 – Remains objective - definition, application, scenarios
9. Behavioral Artistry – Trait 7 – Does whatever it takes - definition, application, scenarios Application of Behavioral Artistry into Real Life Settings
10. Putting it all together
11. Curriculum and Training
12. Training One on One and Group Settings.
13. Self-Improvement
14. Case Studies
15. Appendix – Curriculum breakdown with scripts, training steps, training considerations
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Justin B Leaf
Justin Leaf, Ph.D., is the Executive Director for Autism Partnership Foundation and the Progressive Behavior Analyst Autism Council, the Associate Director for ABA Doctoral Studies at Endicott College, and the Executive Director for Contemporary Behavior Consultants. Justin received his doctorate degree in Behavioral Psychology from the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. His research interests include Progressive ABA, improving behavioral intervention, social behavior, and methodologies to improve the lives of autistic/individuals diagnosed with ASD. Justin has over 140 publications in either peer reviewed journals, books, or book chapters and has presented at both national and international professional conferences and invited events. Justin has served on numerous editorial boards for behavior analytic and autism journals. Justin career has been dedicated to improving the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and lives of Autistic individuals
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Amy Bukszpan
Amy Bukszpan, Ph.D., is the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Bukszpan Behavior Consultants. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctorate Level & Licensed NY State Behavior Analyst. Amy received her MS in Early Childhood Special Education and advanced degree in Behavior Analysis from Hunter College and received her doctorate in Behavior Analysis from the Institute of Behavioral Studies at Endicott College under the mentorship of Dr. Justin Leaf. Her research emphasis is on compassionate care and training, focusing on behavioral artistry and rapport building. Amy has published chapters and articles in peer reviewed journals and worked in homes, schools, day-habilitation, and developmental centers. A highlight of her career, Amy worked with a team of clinicians to increase access to non-institutional long-term services for adults living in developmental centers and was a clinical leader at a national ABA therapy company writing training curriculum for ABA professionals.
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James O’Brien
Jimmy O’Brien is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed New York State Behavior
Analyst. He has been promoting, teaching, and practicing a radical behavioral perspective of
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since the early 1990s. Through the decades, Jimmy
has held various positions including, one-to-one paraprofessional, teacher assistant, ABA
therapist, Clinical Supervisor of Education and Therapy at the Carbone Clinic, behavior curriculum specialist, and private consultant. He has
provided consultation to various schools, homes, and day/residential programs. Jimmy
has worked across the lifespan of individuals, as well as numerous diagnoses. He has
helped develop many ABA classrooms, curriculums, assessments, protocols, and
trainings for parents and professionals. Jimmy’s pedological philosophy is that learning should be focused, functional,
and fun!