Unlocking Social Growth: The Impact of Applied Behavior Analysis on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Nisar Abid; Sarfraz Aslam; Asmaa Azeem; Sharareh Shahidi-Hamedani

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2024) IEJEE

Unlocking Social Growth: The Impact of Applied Behavior Analysis on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Nisar Abid
Sarfraz Aslam
Asmaa Azeem
Sharareh Shahidi-Hamedani

Published July 22, 2024 | Pages: 509-520 | Views: 388

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Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is significantly known as social interaction impairment that can be reduced through early school-age intervention. The quasi-experimental research design was used to examine the effect of applied behavior analysis treatment on ASD children's interpersonal skills. The researchers used a purposive sampling technique to select 30 participants who have symptoms of ASD, which were divided into two groups (control and experimental) without gender discrimination. The assessment of basic language and learning skills (ABLLS-R) protocol and portage guide of early education was used to develop a questionnaire comprising four factors. The results indicate a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control group of students' interpersonal skills and the pretest and post-test scores of the experimental group. It is suggested that parents and therapists should develop a sharing ability among children with autism symptoms so they can understand social reinforcement.

<p>Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is significantly known as social interaction impairment that can be reduced through early school-age intervention. The quasi-experimental research design was used to examine the effect of applied behavior analysis treatment on ASD children's interpersonal skills. The researchers used a purposive sampling technique to select 30 participants who have symptoms of ASD, which were divided into two groups (control and experimental) without gender discrimination. The assessment of basic language and learning skills (ABLLS-R) protocol and portage guide of early education was used to develop a questionnaire comprising four factors. The results indicate a statistically significant difference between the experimental and control group of students' interpersonal skills and the pretest and post-test scores of the experimental group. It is suggested that parents and therapists should develop a sharing ability among children with autism symptoms so they can understand social reinforcement.</p>

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Keywords

Interpersonal Skills, Peer Interaction, Autism, Social Communication, ASD

Affiliations

Nisar Abid

University of Management and Technology,

Sarfraz Aslam

UNITAR International University Malaysia

Asmaa Azeem

University of Management and Technology

Sharareh Shahidi-Hamedani

UNITAR International University

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Abid, N., Aslam, S., Azeem, A., & Shahidi-Hamedani, S. (2024). Unlocking Social Growth: The Impact of Applied Behavior Analysis on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 16(4), 509–520. Retrieved from https://iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/article/view/2153