Effectiveness of applied behavior analysis on behavior modification of children with autism

Abstract

There are many different ways to teach children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is one educational tool that has shown to be effective in showing progress with children of Autism Spectrum. The present study investigated to see whether there is any effect of ABA therapy on behavior modification of children with autism. A total of forty ASD children and their mothers were included in the study.Twenty were assigned in experimental group and the rest were assigned to the control group. Antecedent Behavior Consequences (ABC) has been used for assessing target Behavior (Eye Contact). Eye Contact Avoidance Scale (ECAS) has been used to measure eye contact avoiding behavior before and after intervention. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has been used for intervention program. Data has been analyzed by independent sample t-test. Result indicated that there is an effect of ABA therapy on behavior modification of children with autism. Children of experimental (intervention group) showed significant improvement in making eye contact than the children of control group (no intervention).