Abstract
The present study aims to test the effectiveness of an integrated training program for early intervention based on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to improve some of the repetitive behavior patterns (stereotyped behavior, self-harm behavior, compulsive behavior, ritual behavior, sameness behavior, unrestricted behavior) among a sample of children with autism. It uses an experimental approach, with experimental and control groups (N = 17 for each group) and three-time interval assessments (pre, post and follow-up). The study uses several assessments such as the Goddard Measure of Intelligence, a Socio-economic Status Form (Abo Hamza & Helal, 2013), and the Stereotyped Behavior Scale (RBS-R) [1]. Statistical analysis has been performed using the Pearson correlation, and Chi-square, Mann- Whitney, Eta-squared and Z tests for each time assessment from the two groups to identify interaction effects. Results indicate that the intervention program has a positive effect on modifying the stereotyped behavior patterns in both post- and first follow-up assessment (after two weeks). However, the study shows no positive effect for the second follow-up assessment (after two months).
Highlights
The first years of a child’s life are considered to be one of the most important stages of his/her development in which his/her human personality is shaped through building its first blocks
The present study aims to test the effectiveness of an integrated training program for early intervention based on some techniques of behavioural therapy, such as guidance and analysis tasks and reinforcement, modeling and training separate attempt, and some educational activities such as painting and social stories, music, exercise etc., to improve some of the patterns of behavior stereotyped of children with autism
The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of an integrative early intervention program in modifying the frequency of repetitive behavior for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) based on applied behavior analysis
Summary
The first years of a child’s life are considered to be one of the most important stages of his/her development in which his/her human personality is shaped through building its first blocks. 6. There is a statistically significant effect of an integrative training program for early intervention in modifying the restricted behavior (sixth dimension of the scale) in a sample of children with ASD. There is a statistically significant effect of an integrative training program for early intervention in modifying the restricted behavior (sixth dimension of the scale) in a sample of children with ASD According to this model, post-stimuli play a key role in the analysis and modification of behavior. There is a statistically significant effect of an integrative training program for early intervention in modifying the stereotyped behavior (first dimension of the scale) in a sample of children with ASD. There is a statistically significant effect of an integrative training program for early intervention in modifying the ritualistic behavior (fourth dimension of the scale) in a sample of children with ASD
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