Effectiveness of the ABA Method and Individual Education Programs for the Treatment of Autistic Children: A Case Study

Daniela  Meçe; Edo  Sherifi

doi:10.36941/jesr-2022-0077

Authors

Daniela Meçe Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres, Department of Psychology, 14, 2001, Street Currila, Durres, Albania
Edo Sherifi Wisdom University College, Department of Psychology, Street Medar Shtylla 40, Tirana, Albania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2022-0077

Keywords:

Applied Behavior Analysis, treatment, methods, autistic children

Abstract

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy based in the scientific study of learning and behavior. ABA applies the principles of learning and motivation from the analysis of behavior, for solving problems of everyday life. The goal of ABA program is the implementation and evaluation of systematic modifications of the environment to produce socially significant improvements for human beings. The main purpose of this study was to examine and to highlight the effectiveness of the ABA program in children with autism. For the realization of this study a single case designed is used. The subject of the study was a 3 years old male, diagnosed with Autism at 2 years old. Implementation of the intervention lasted 3 years. The ABA program and an Individual Education Plan is developed each year according to the child needs for the period 2018 -2021. The progress in achieving therapy goals was assessed using a Likert scale. At the end of each year the collected data are analyzed. After receiving for three years ABA therapy the subject made improvements in all goal areas. At the end of the program the subject of the study showed improvement of cognitive, language and social skills.

Received: 8 February 2022 / Accepted: 16 April 2022 / Published: 5 May 2022