Autism Corner: Effective Interventions for Problem Behaviors in Children on the Autism Spectrum

8th July, 2020

10 July 2020, Article, Autism, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: My Aspergers Child]

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In order to create an effective intervention for problem behaviors in children with Asperger’s (AS) and High-Functioning Autism (HFA), parents need to take into consideration a variety of aspects.

Let’s first look at “The 4-Step Plan”:

Hypothesize the Function of the Behavior:

Escape/Avoidance
Sensory Feedback
Social Attention
Wants tangible item or activity

Gather Information:

Antecedent: Does the behavior occur…

Following a request to perform a difficult task?
Repeatedly, in the same way, for long periods of time, even when no one is around?
When a request for an item or activity is denied?
When you are attending to other children in the room?

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