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The Effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism from Mothers' Perspectives
Masoudi, Rawan
Masoudi, Rawan
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive behaviors. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapeutic approach aimed at improving these areas by breaking down skills into smaller, manageable steps and using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors. ABA interventions are structured, targeting specific behaviors through techniques such as reinforcement, prompting, and shaping. The aim of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of applied behavior analysis in the treatment of children with autism from mothers’ perspective. 3 mothers of children with autism that are receiving ABA therapy were interviewed. The interview questions covered two themes (symptoms improvement & mothers’ well-being). Results revealed positive views on the therapy’s effectiveness and showed improvement on the mothers’ overall well-being.