Bøger af Stephanie Peterson

Ethical Applied Behavior Analysis Models for Individuals Impacted by Autism provides teachers, parents, and behavior analysts with a comprehensive analysis of evidence-based, behavior analytic programs for the therapeutic treatment of persons with autism, from infancy through adulthood. Chapters review the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), behavior analytic concepts and interventions, and discuss the eight different effective treatment programs, examining each approach's scientific base and value. Fully updated to reflect current research and understandings of autism, this second edition includes new chapters on evaluating high-quality behavior analytic programs, as well as explorations of programs covering the verbal behavior approach and those specially designed for adults.

One Wild Night is the eighth novel in the Welcome to Keystone series. Despite being set during the winter season, things are really heating up in Keystone as the Santa Ana winds blow into town and increase desires for revenge, chaos, romance, and dream chasing. Summary from the back cover: After being humiliated by Caterina Lawrence, Cahuenga Riches has developed the perfect plan to exact revenge on her enemy: A rave complete with a few surprise beverages. Will Caterina fall victim to Cahuenga's scheme, or will her friends be able to save her? Desperate to expand her list of extracurricular activities, Kaitlin Lawrence eagerly accepts a request for her baby-sitting services. But little does she know that her first new charge is Andrew Walters, her sister, Marisa's, school bully. Will Kaitlin have the strength to control Andrew, or will he declare complete anarchy on her home and sister? With his mother and siblings gone for the night, Brendan Hart and his girlfriend, Catherine Cartion, find themselves with an empty house and a forever strengthening attraction to one another. Will they be able to control their passion, or will this be the night when they finally fully act on their feelings? Finally, Jody Lawrence is thrilled when she lands an audition for a shampoo commercial. However, her dream will soon become a nightmare when her night ends with a violent surprise that will change her life forever!

Cheaters Never Prosper is the sixth novel in the Welcome to Keystone series. Set in early January following the holiday season that is the focus of A Traditional Keystone Christmas, this novel works to finally resolve the autumn election storyline as well as plunging forward with a few new storylines that arose during the holidays. Summary from the back cover: Implicated in a cheating scandal, Sylvester Riches is anticipating standing trial for election fraud and kidnapping Prescott Drake. Will this conniving man finally be forced to serve the consequences of his actions, or will his shrewd daughter, Sapphire, be able to find a way to save him from prison? After a rough holiday, Linda Hart's sister-in-law pushes her to stop cheating herself out of the chance to fully overcome her grief over her husband's death. Will going to therapy with Doug Juniper be the key to helping Linda to regain her mental health, or will she continue to remain in her grieving state? Meanwhile, Carmella Featherspoon is more determined than ever to make Lucifer Riches hers. Will she succeed at using her charms to manipulate the Riches heir into loving her, or will her sister and niece find a way to convince her that cheating for love only leads to heartbreak? Finally, Kaitlin Lawrence returns to school only to be confronted with the task of preparing for her high-school years. But while her teachers provide plenty of practice work to sooth her worries, the overwhelming importance of her future might just be more than Kaitlin can handle.

Election Day is the third novel in the Welcome to Keystone series. Set in early November, the novel takes place over the course of one autumn Saturday on which the citizens of Keystone are trying to decide the future of their town through a contest that will pit the rich against the middle class and, in some cases, one family member against another. Summary from the back cover: Election Day has arrived in Keystone! Most citizens believe Dennis Lawrence is certain to win, but Sylvester Riches has other ideas. Will Sylvester's venomous scheme ensure his son, Lucifer, a victory, or will Dennis remain mayor as predicted?As she expected, Catherine Cartion's decision to punish Missy Featherspoon is being challenged by Missy's mother, Leticia. But while she goes into their meeting determined to stick to her decision, Leticia will soon force her to make a much more difficult choice.Harry Nander is flattered when his coworker, Lorraine Olsen, reveals her feelings for him. However, he will soon be reminded that the choice to start dating after divorce is not a simple one when he has a run-in with his ex-wife, Flora Brown, and their daughter, Loretta.Since her father's death, Zoe Skyler has experienced many changes in her life, the worst of which has been gaining Doug and Max Juniper as a stepfamily. But what Zoe doesn't know is that her mother is about to make another family-altering choice, one that will force her to make a decision about her own future as a member of the Skyler/Juniper family.

Bewitching Birthday is the second novel in the Welcome to Keystone series. The novel takes place in October around the time of Halloween, and the main characters are facing the challenges of being forgotten, discovering their true identities and morals, and an upcoming election that threatens to throw the entire town into turmoil! Summary from the Back Cover: Kaitlin Lawrence is about to turn fourteen but is saddened by the fact that no one seems to remember that Halloween is her birthday. However, when the big day arrives, Kaitlin will receive both good and bad surprises. Dennis Lawrence is forced into a very competitive campaign race when Lucifer Riches returns to Keystone to run against him in the election for mayor. Will Dennis's sincere and kind reputation be enough to help him maintain the citizens' votes, or will Lucifer's tactics turn them against their trusted mayor? Realizing that he will never completely fit in to his family's world, Gerard Riches decides to pursue a friendship with Loretta Nander, his nanny's daughter. Will this newfound companionship finally help him find his place, or will he just discover that he doesn't belong in Loretta's normal world either? Ever since she discovered the true personalities of Cahuenga Riches and her friends, Caterina Lawrence has been expecting another attack. When her fears come to life, a series of back-and-forth retaliation results, eventually leading to the ultimate showdown between Cahuenga and Johnny Lawrence.

Nestled within the beautiful land of Ireland are two warring kingdoms: The Protestant McAllisters of Belfast and the Catholic Aberdeens of Cork. When King Lorcan and King Eugene die as a result of their ongoing battle for control of their country, it is up to their children to finish the fight. Eager to bring honor to his family's name, Prince Aaron plunges back into battle only to be badly wounded. Meanwhile, following the death of her father, naive and innocent Princess Colleen has disguised herself as a commoner in order to survive until the war's end. When these two heirs to the throne unexpectedly meet, they will be forced to look beyond their ingrained prejudices toward one another and work together to find a solution that will finally bring peace to their land.

A Traditional Keystone Christmas is the fifth novel in the Welcome to Keystone series and the first holiday special edition novel. In this installment, it's Christmas in Keystone, and everyone is preparing for the holiday season by wrapping presents, spending time with friends, and of course attending the annual tree-lighting ceremony in Lakeview Park. But while this may appear to be a festive and cheerful scene to outsiders, problems are still brewing within. The Lawrence family has invited all of their relatives to spend Christmas with them. But this year, there are a few complications. Caterina fears that her cousin, Paula, is on the verge of uncovering everything about her failed party of the year while Dennis's sister, Lynn, is hiding a secret concerning her health. Will these secrets stay concealed, or will family time force them out into the open? Meanwhile, Linda Hart's grief over losing her husband two Christmas Eves ago is once again causing her to withdraw from her children, prompting her son, Keith, to develop a plan to raise her spirits. But while Keith's plan is well intentioned, it will ultimately be another Hart son and the help of a ghost of the past that truly brings Linda out of her depression. On the East Coast, Justin O'Brian is anticipating another holiday involving his family questioning him about his refusal to return to Keystone. Will he finally be goaded into telling the truth this time, or will his parents and brother still continue to remain in the dark? Finally, Leticia Featherspoon receives an unwelcome Christmas guest in the form of her troubled and flirtatious younger sister, Carmella. Eager to eject Carmella from her life before she can begin destroying her family, Leticia frantically searches until she finds the best way to force her to return to England...possibly in a body bag!

All Charisma Ridgeway has ever wanted is to be accepted and loved for being herself. However, her simple way of life is a great distress for her family because in society's eyes, a girl of her wealth and position should be living much more extravagantly. Despite her family's constant ridicule and scorn, Charisma takes them in and cares for them when the market crashes and leaves them destitute. However, with the help of Royce Marsters and his family, the Ridgeways may have a chance to regain their wealth. All that is required is that Charisma make the ultimate sacrifice: Giving up her own happiness in exchange for her family's.

The After Effects is the fourth novel in the Welcome to Keystone series. The book takes place over the weeks following Keystone's Election Day on which arrogant and wealthy Lucifer Riches was inexplicably named Mayor of Keystone. Summary from the back cover: Shocked and confused by the result of Keystone's election, Dennis Lawrence enlists the help of his family and friends to search for the truth behind it. Will a theory constructed by his daughters help him discover it, or will Lucifer Riches continue to reign as mayor? Eager to exercise his newfound power on his hometown, Lucifer immediately implements new business and education policies. However, he will soon discover that forcing everyone in Keystone to follow his laws may not go as smoothly as he expects. While Keystone is rapidly changing, Prescott Drake, the one person who could save everybody, is trapped in place in a bomb shelter. Will Prescott find a way to escape, or will his captor succeed in erasing all memories of the important role he played on Election Day? Finally, war is brewing between Bridget Hadly and Rosalind Sharlin as Rosalind takes a stand against Lucifer. Completely humiliated by her stepsister's public display of aversion toward her core family's beliefs, Bridget comes up with the ultimate plan to force her out of her life for good. Will she succeed, or will Rosalind prove to be stronger than she ever expected?

Take Me To Court! is the tenth novel in the Welcome to Keystone series. In this book, several characters are fighting to find and present evidence that will make the truth come to light in battles against their enemies, their parents, and their hearts. Summary from the back cover: Keri Ann and Jody Lawrence have all the evidence they need to have Cahuenga Riches convicted of causing the hit-and-run car accident that nearly took Jody's life: Medical reports, DNA sweep results, and a set of key witnesses. But Cahuenga knows something that they don't, something that could cast doubt on their witnesses' testimonies and completely destroy their case. And she fully intends to use it to her advantage. Kiki Canon has finally decided to take the plunge and introduce her boyfriend, Devin Cambridge, to her parents. But when Blake and Cloey discover that Devin is of a lower social class, they immediately demand that Kiki find someone more suitable. Will Kiki be able to gather the evidence she needs to convince her parents to look beyond Devin's social class and give him a second chance, or will she ultimately be forced to give up the love of her life? Tired of watching his friends suffer at the hands of Cahuenga and her merciless clique, Buzz Sharlin enlists his sister, Rosalind's, help in finding a way to prove them guilty of spiking Johnny and Caterina Lawrence's drinks at Cahuenga's rave. Will Rosalind succeed in her quest for a confession, or will their stepsister, Bridget Hadly, and the rest of the group prove to be too smart for her methods?Finally, Delia Drake has spent weeks mourning over her breakup with Johnny Lawrence and waiting for him to find evidence to prove himself innocent of the crime that destroyed his reputation. But suddenly, she is presented with the choice of beginning a new relationship with Darnell Baker, a boy who her friends have deemed perfect for her. Will Darnell's romantic date invitation finally be enough to convince her heart of the verdict that it is time to give up on Johnny for good?

Who's To Blame? is the ninth novel in the Welcome to Keystone series. Picking up immediately following the events of One Wild Night, the novel explores the consequences of the decisions that several of the characters made in the previous book. Summary from the back cover: After a horrifying car accident that has left her sister, Jody, in a coma, Keri Ann Lawrence is left to wonder who was driving the other car and whether or not she is the one responsible for her sister's condition. However, as her memory slowly reconstructs itself, she will soon realize that she is about to face a trial that will be much more challenging than the accident itself.Meanwhile, Cahuenga Riches has something much more important than being caught for her role in the car accident on her mind: Further ruining Johnny and Caterina Lawrence's reputations in the hopes of finally gaining the respect of her family. Will her dastardly plan be a success, or will the Lawrence siblings gain the upper hand when the truth about the accident is finally revealed? Georgia Riches thought that she was saving her husband and son from a lifetime in prison when she aided her daughter-in-law, Virginia, in foiling their latest plot to take control of Keystone. However, what was intended to be a perfect plan actually results in a nightmare that could wind up sending another family member to jail. When the dust settles, will Sylvester ever be able to forgive Georgia for her betrayal, or will her actions result in a permanent split between husband and wife?Finally, Delia Drake finds herself enduring the same humiliation as Johnny once pictures and videos from the rave that ruined his reputation start appearing online. As a result, she makes the drastic decision to break up with him in order to save her own image. But is it the right choice, or will she immediately regret it?