autism ABA

Question 1

ABC model

Answer 1

Antecedents that trigger behavior eg ask to pass something
Behavoirs that then lead to eg they pass it
consequences eg thank you well done
bad behaviour is ignored

Question 2

ABA aim

Answer 2

change behavoir using operant conditioning

Question 3

supporting: lovaas 1987

Answer 3

-found 47% ABA achieved normal functioning vs 2% no ABA
-shows ABA can be effective in bringing out positive behavioural change =effective

Question 4

supporting:Gale 2010

Answer 4

-food held on spoon for 30s 20 times. found that food acceptance increased and disruptive behaviour decreased
-shows ABA effectiveness about behaviour changing so effective therapy

Question 5

conflicting: warren et al 2011

Answer 5

-Reviewed 159 studies into ABA, 13 good qual ,56 fair,90 poor.
-early intervention <2yrs showed promise
-overall results to inconsistent to claim effectiveness