Abstract
Introduction : Autism is a behavioral dissorder which can be identified by three factors i.e.: communication, socialize and stereotyping. Lovaas method was a structural method, having a well-composed material which can be implemented one on one with very clear instructional steps. This study was aimed to explain the correlation of lovaas method implementation with the obedience in children with autism.Methods : This study used cross sectional design involved 15 respondents for children with autism and 15 respondents of therapist who met inclusion criteria, taken by accidental sampling. The independent variable was lovaas method and the dependent variable was the obedience. Data were collected by using observation and questionaire. Data were analyzed using Gamma and Somers’d test with level of significance α ≤ 0.05.Results : Results showed that there was moderate correlation between lovaas method implementation with the obedience in children with autism (p = 0.026). Conclution: It can be concluded that lovaas method has correlation with the obedience in children with autism. Discussion : Lovaas method can shape obedience with reinforcement when children can respond order from therapist which is having more authority in giving rewards. For further studies the implementation of lovaas method should be intended to reveal other possible capacity in children with autism.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
