Caregiver training to manage disruptive behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder

Authors

  • Mariane Sarmento da Silva Guimarães Federal University of Para image/svg+xml Author
  • Tatiana Evandro Monteiro Martins Federal University of Para image/svg+xml Author
  • Sara Ingrid Cruz Keuffer Federal University of Para image/svg+xml Author
  • Malena Russelakis Carneiro Costa Federal University of Para image/svg+xml Author
  • Juliana Lima Lobato Federal University of Para image/svg+xml Author
  • Álvaro Júnior Melo e Silva Federal University of Para image/svg+xml Author
  • Carlos Barbosa Alves de Souza Federal University of Para image/svg+xml Author
  • Romariz da Silva Barros Federal University of Para image/svg+xml Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31505/rbtcc.v20i3.1217

Keywords:

disruptive behaviors, autism spectrum disorder, caregivers training, videomodeling

Abstract

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a set of teaching procedures composed of videomodeling, written instruction and role-play with immediate feedback to teach caregivers to manage inappropriate behavior emitted by children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A multiple baseline design between two pairs of caregivers was implemented. The dependent variable was the accuracy of caregivers' performance in the management of inappropriate behaviors, given by the percentage of procedural steps to manage inappropriate behaviors correctly implemented. The independent variable was the implementation of the set of procedures that taught the behaviors necessary to manage inappropriate behavior. The results show that the procedure used was effective to teach caregiver how to manage inappropriate behavior of children with ASD. The efficiency of the procedure was verified, since learning criteria was reached after only a few sessions, so that it can be considered a viable alternative to behavioral intervention focused on caregivers of children with ASD.

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Published

2018-12-20

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How to Cite

Caregiver training to manage disruptive behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder. (2018). Brazilian Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, 20(3), 40-53. https://doi.org/10.31505/rbtcc.v20i3.1217