scholarly journals A phenomenological analysis of autistic children receiving applied behavior analytic treatment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie G. Augustin
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Analytic Treatment ◽  
Behavior Analytic Treatment

Behavior Analytic Treatment of Behavioral Excesses and Deficits of Autism: The Case of Jorge

2013 ◽  
pp. 54-76
Author(s):  
W. Larry Williams ◽  
Ashley E. Greenwald ◽  
Holly A. Seniuk
Keyword(s):  
Applied Behavior Analysis ◽  
Case History ◽  
Behavior Intervention ◽  
Case Formulation ◽  
Potential Treatment ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Childhood Behavior ◽  
Analytic Treatment ◽  
Intervention Planning ◽  
Behavior Analytic Treatment

Chapter 3 discusses a case of behavioral analytic treatment in relation to behavioral excesses and deficits of autism, including the case history, epidemiological considerations, applied behavior analysis (ABA), early childhood behavior intervention, assessment, case formulation, intervention planning, addressing nonspecifics within the therapy module, potential treatment obstacles, ethical considerations, and common treatment mistakes to avoid.

scholarly journals “It’s Like Stealing What Should be Theirs.” An Exploration of the Experiences and Perspectives of Parents and Educational Practitioners on Hebrew–English Bilingualism for Jewish Autistic Children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Ariel Sher ◽  
Jenny L. Gibson ◽  
Wendy V. Browne
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Awareness Training ◽  
English Bilingual

AbstractParents of autistic children are routinely advised to raise them monolingually, despite potential negative effects of monolingualism and no evidence of harm from bilingualism. There is, however, limited research on this topic. This study explored experiences and perspectives of educational practitioners (‘practitioners’) and parents of Hebrew–English bilingual autistic children on bilingualism and monolingualism. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, we explored the experiences of 22 parents and 31 practitioners using both oral and written interviews. The analysis revealed that religious continuity is a crucial factor in bilingual decision-making. Unexpectedly, both practitioners and parents felt that having to adopt a monolingual approach was unjust, in line with conceptions of forced monolingualism. This article recommends awareness training on community languages and research in other communities.

Parents’ Experiences of the Impact of Changing School During COVID-19 on their Autistic Child’s Friendships: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Fox ◽  
Kathryn Asbury ◽  
Umar Toseeb ◽  
Aimee Code
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
New School ◽  
Successful Transition ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Friendships play a key role in supporting a successful transition to a new school for autistic children and young people. However, little is known about how these relationships have been impacted by the social restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to explore how parents experienced the impact of school transition on their autistic child’s friendships across differing educational settings during the pandemic. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 14 parents of autistic children in the UK. Data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Parents discussed a wide variety of experiences which differed between and within school settings. Several factors influenced children’s friendships during the transition including support from their new school and others’ understanding of needs. Existing friendships were found to support successful transition for some children, however, parents expressed that many had differing expectations of what friendship was, which affected their relationships. For some, COVID-19 negatively impacted on friendships by reducing their ability to be in contact with existing and new school friends. Others experienced positive or neutral experiences. This study highlights the diversity of needs for autistic children and calls for a personalised approach to transition support beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Behavior-Analytic Treatment Progression for a Child With Tube Dependence: Reaching Age-Typical Feeding

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 403-417
Author(s):  
Bethany A. Hansen ◽  
Ashley S. Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Day Treatment ◽  
Current Case ◽  
Analytic Treatment ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Day Treatment Program ◽  
Behavior Analytic Treatment

The current case study outlines a behavior-analytic treatment progression for a child with a pediatric feeding disorder and tube dependence. The child participated in an intensive day-treatment program for 8 weeks where she transitioned from tube feedings to oral feedings. She successfully transitioned to a less intensive, telehealth outpatient model for follow-up care where she continued to progress to age-typical feeding. Following a systematic and gradual reduction in follow-up appointments, she consumed all meals of age-appropriate foods in both home and school environments. Another important contribution of the case study is that it demonstrated the importance of follow-up services that occur in the child’s natural environment while highlighting the utility of rubrics. With rubrics, caregivers effectively and efficiently progressed toward treatment goals independently. This case study also discusses the importance of ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration and the unique contributions of each team member in employing effective interventions while ensuring client safety.

Development of Neural Structure and Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Potential Implications for Learning Language

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 1783-1797
Author(s):  
Kelly L. Coburn ◽  
Diane L. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Diffusion Tensor ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Language Intervention ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Neural Structure ◽  
Complex Information ◽  
And Function

Purpose Neurodevelopmental processes that begin during gestation and continue throughout childhood typically support language development. Understanding these processes can help us to understand the disruptions to language that occur in neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method For this tutorial, we conducted a focused literature review on typical postnatal brain development and structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, magnetoencephalography, and electroencephalography studies of the neurodevelopmental differences that occur in ASD. We then integrated this knowledge with the literature on evidence-based speech-language intervention practices for autistic children. Results In ASD, structural differences include altered patterns of cortical growth and myelination. Functional differences occur at all brain levels, from lateralization of cortical functions to the rhythmic activations of single neurons. Neuronal oscillations, in particular, could help explain disrupted language development by elucidating the timing differences that contribute to altered functional connectivity, complex information processing, and speech parsing. Findings related to implicit statistical learning, explicit task learning, multisensory integration, and reinforcement in ASD are also discussed. Conclusions Consideration of the neural differences in autistic children provides additional scientific support for current recommended language intervention practices. Recommendations consistent with these neurological findings include the use of short, simple utterances; repetition of syntactic structures using varied vocabulary; pause time; visual supports; and individualized sensory modifications.

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