%0 Journal Article %T Using Applied Behavior Analysis in Addressing Biting Behavior of a Child with Autism: A Case Study %J International Journal of Behavioral Sciences %I Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences %Z 2322-1194 %A Rilveria, John Robert %D 2022 %\ 08/01/2022 %V 16 %N 2 %P 162-169 %! Using Applied Behavior Analysis in Addressing Biting Behavior of a Child with Autism: A Case Study %K Applied Behavior Analysis %K autism %K Aggressive Behaviors %K Functional Analysis %K intervention %R 10.30491/ijbs.2022.342157.1800 %X Introduction: This study focuses on a boy with autism spectrum disorder presenting with biting behaviors that interfere significantly with functioning. Method: This was a single-case study design examining how techniques of applied behavior analysis can be utilized to decrease the frequency of the child’s biting behavior and increase more adaptive behaviors. Results: The findings of the functional analysis indicated that other-inflicted biting behaviors were maintained by contingent escape from task demands (demand condition) and access to preferred objects and activities (tangible condition). Moreover, the self-inflicted biting behavior was found to be maintained by sensory stimulation (alone condition). Given these, a structured behavioral intervention, consisting of differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors, coupled with extinction targeted to each function of the behavior, was effective in reducing other-inflicted biting behavior in the demand conditions (67% reduction) and in the tangible conditions (95% reduction) as well as reducing self-inflicted behaviors in the alone conditions (100% reduction). More appropriate, adaptive behaviors like compliance, picture-assisted requests, and oral sensory activities also increased significantly. Conclusion: These findings indicate that assessment and treatment based on the principles of applied behavior analysis can reduce not only problematic behaviors but also improve adaptive functioning. %U https://www.behavsci.ir/article_156243_48cff2018f1a74358308336ad643858b.pdf