Autism Therapy: self-control

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The Effectiveness of Intervention on the Behavior of Individuals with Autism: A Meta-Analysis Using Percentage of Data Points Exceeding the Median of Baseline Phase (PEM)
Behavior Modification, by Ma, H. - H., published in 2009, summarized Oct 21, 2010

Some applied behavior analysis (ABA) approaches are more helpful than others when teaching social skills to people with autism.

The aim of this review article was to compare applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques to treat autism. The study found five helpful ways to use ABA: priming, self-control, training, positive reinforcement plus punishment, and presenting preferential activities. These interventions were helpful for all ages and both genders. The least helpful use of ABA was in teaching perspective-taking skills. The author found that it worked better to train social skills as a whole instead of training just a single type of social skill.


Brief Report: Individual Social-Multi-Modal Intervention for HFASD
J Autism Dev Disord, by Bauminger, N., published in 2007, summarized Jan 23, 2008

Seven months of social skills therapy in the school was able to help children with autism learn self-control, how to cooperate, and when to be assertive.

This study looked to see if a type of social skills training (cognitive-behavioral-ecological) can help children with autism solve social problems. The children were diagnosed with high-functioning autism and were between the ages of 7 and 11. The results agreed with a previous study and found that social problem solving improved after the social skills training. Children improved eye contact and sharing right after treatment and continued improvement 4 months later. The study was limited in that it did not have a control group.


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DEFY is Martial Arts Therapy for Children with Autism

Mar 24, 2008

Defense and Exercise for Youths (DEFY) uses martial arts as therapy to teach a young boy with Asperger's self-confidence and self-control. The New Jersey Underground Fitness program combines martial arts with fitness to teach "self-defense techniques derived from boxing, kick-boxing and grappling combined with basic fitness."

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Self Control issues

Oct 16, 2006 by Anonymous

When over-excited, Thomas tends to respond in inappropriate ways. such as pushing, hitting, or throwing. He is working on interacting with other children in more acceptable ways. Today, my husband (Thomas's grandfather) paid the family a visit. When Thomas got off the bus, my daughter told him "Papa" was visiting and asked him if he'd like to go to Chucky Cheese for lunch. Six months ago, Thomas wouldn't have answered, or he would have simply repeated the question. Three months ago, he would have automatically said "NO." But today, Thomas responded "Oh YES!" Something this simple seems like such a milestone to me. Hopefully, as Thomas's language skills improve, he will be able to verbally interact with his peers, rather than seeking their attention in inappropriate ways.


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