Review article

Applied behavior analysis and autism- terminology guide

Jasmina Stošić ; Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu

Abstract

The only empirically validated interventions for teaching persons with autism spectrum disorders are those based on applied behavior analysis. Behavioral interventions are still widely confused with behavior modification and the most structured behavior intervention – discrete trial instruction. Contemporary applied behavior analysis includes adjusting settings, language, interaction styles and materials, and also teaching strategies and problem behavior interventions. Teaching strategies include structured behavior interventions and naturalistic behavior interventions. Problem behavior interventions include setting event strategies, predictor strategies, teaching and consequence strategies. Evidence based teaching strategies based on the principles of applied behavior analysis and behavior intervention terminology will be presented in this article.

Keywords

applied behavior analysis; autism spectrum disorders; behavior interventions; problem behavior interventions

Hrčak ID:

52013

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/52013

Publication date:

15.3.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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