Efficacy of Applied Behavior Analysis Method on Cognitive and Social Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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aylar hosseinian por; yahya Yar-Ahmadi

Authors

aylar hosseinian por Master's degree in psychology and education of exceptional children, Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University Electronic Department, Tehran, Iran Author http://orcid.org/003194753284600538
yahya Yar-Ahmadi Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran, Author http://orcid.org/003194753284600539

Keywords:

applied behavior analysis, cognitive, social skills, autism

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is founded on behaviorism approach, which holds significant applications in the field of behavior change. The current study aims to investigate the efficacy of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) method intervention on cognitive and social skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Method: The current research was conducted as a semi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group design. Statistical population includes all children aged 7- 14, diagnosed with autism with a record in Tehran Autism Association. Of these, 30 were selected and placed randomly in two experimental and control groups (15 in each group). Research tools included Ehler et al.'s (1999) ASSQ (Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire), Stone et al.'s Social Skills Assessment Questionnaire (2010), and the 5th edition of Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. Results: The findings of the research depicted that the Applied Behavior Analysis method has a significant effect on the cognitive and social skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (P> 0.05). Conclusion: Educating parents in ABA method could effectively help develop these children in the fields of Cognitive and social skills.