Case Report
Year: 2020 | Month: March | Volume: 7 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 501-506
Behavior Modification Techniques for Autism: A Case Exploration
Aswathy Prasad1, Deva Pramod. V. B2
1M.Sc Psychology (Clinical), Christ University, Bangalore, India,
2Consultant Psychologist, Institute for Communicative & Cognitive Neuro Sciences (ICCONS), Kerala, India,
Corresponding Author: Deva Pramod. V. B
ABSTRACT
‘Autism’ or ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’ is a neurological condition characterised by impairments in social interaction, difficulty in communication, and repetitive or stereotypic interest or behaviour patterns that interfere significantly with the normal functioning of an individual. There has been a wide variety of treatment approaches on the road to practice, yet behaviour therapy remains to be one of the key foundations of psychological care and management for children or adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Behaviour modification techniques could be used effectively for regulating the behaviour patterns of young children in order to enhance their future life conditions. This Paper describes a case which is diagnosed as Autism Spectrum Disorder and the application of Behaviour Therapy.
Keywords: Autism, Behavior Therapy, Behavior modification, Prompting, Reinforcement.
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