TY - JOUR ID - 156243 TI - Using Applied Behavior Analysis in Addressing Biting Behavior of a Child with Autism: A Case Study JO - International Journal of Behavioral Sciences JA - IJBS LA - en SN - 2322-1194 AU - Rilveria, John Robert AD - Department of Psychology, University of the Philippines Diliman, National Capital Region, Philippines Y1 - 2022 PY - 2022 VL - 16 IS - 2 SP - 162 EP - 169 KW - Applied Behavior Analysis KW - autism KW - Aggressive Behaviors KW - Functional Analysis KW - intervention DO - 10.30491/ijbs.2022.342157.1800 N2 - 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. UR - https://www.behavsci.ir/article_156243.html L1 - https://www.behavsci.ir/article_156243_48cff2018f1a74358308336ad643858b.pdf ER -