Applied Behavior Analysis in Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Scoping Review

Gitimoghaddam, Mojgan; Chichkine, Natalia; McArthur, Laura H.; Sangha, Sarabjit; Symington, Vivien

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“…METODO RESULTADOS DISCUSIÓN REFERENCIAS 2020;Yu et al, 2020;Raches et al, 2019;Reichow et al, 2018;Makrigianni et al, 2018;Gitimoghaddam et al, 2022;Fernández-Menéndez et al, 2022), sin embargo, es escasa la literatura que engloba las estrategias conductuales que se utilizan hoy en la atención de las personas con TEA. Por tanto, el objetivo de este estudio es realizar una revisión sistemática de las estrategias de intervención conductual, basadas en la evidencia hallada en niños y niñas con diagnóstico de TEA en edad escolar, entendiendo las intervenciones conductuales como la aplicación sistemática de los principios y técnicas conductuales con el fin de evaluar y modificar comportamientos, propiciando así un funcionamiento oportuno (Martin & Pear, 2008).…”

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Estrategias conductuales en niños y niñas con Trastorno del Espectro Autista: una revisión sistemática

Barris

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Labandal

2023

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Objetivo. Realizar una revisión sistemática de las estrategias conductuales basadas en la evidencia en estudiantes con diagnóstico de Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) en edad escolar (6 a 12 años de edad). Método. Se analizó la literatura existente desde enero de 2011 a abril del 2021 mediante una búsqueda realizada en diferentes bases de datos electrónicas utilizando las palabras claves seleccionadas tanto en inglés como en español. Se identificaron un total de 19 estudios lo que incluyó una muestra de 690 niñas y niños de grupos clínicos y 578 de grupos de control. Resultados. La implementación de programas de intervención conductual continúa siendo un desafío y un campo de estudio para los investigadores y profesionales.

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Estrategias conductuales en niños y niñas con Trastorno del Espectro Autista: una revisión sistemática

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2023

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“…During the past 60 years, ABA has changed considerably, evolving into many treatment practices, with the aim of dealing with the problems of individuals with ASD in all functioning domains, such as cognition, social skills, language, daily living skills, and challenging behaviors. 42 Today, only a small minority of these subjects come off the autistic spectrum, but almost all can improve considerably by increasing their level of autonomy. 43 After the diagnosis, psychoeducational and often emotional support are very important for parents.…”

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Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2023: A Challenge Still Open

2023

Turk Arch Pediatrics

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In this paper, we provide an update on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, instrumental investigations, early signs, onset patterns, neuropsychological hypotheses, treatments, and long-term outcome. The prevalence of this condition has increased enormously over the last few decades. This increase prompted a search for possible environmental factors whose effects would add up to a genetic predisposition leading to the development of autism. But the genetic and environmental variables involved are extremely numerous, and conclusive data regarding the etiopathogenesis are still far away. Assuming that a well-defined etiology is still found today only in a minority of cases, numerous pathogenetic mechanisms have been hypothesized. Among these, we mention oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, alteration of the intestinal microbiota, immune dysregulation, and neuroinflammation. These pathogenetic mechanisms could alter epigenetic status and gene expression, finally leading to ASD. Inherent in the term spectrum is the great clinical heterogeneity of this condition, mainly due to the frequent comorbidity that characterizes it. The earlier the diagnosis is made and the earlier psychoeducational treatment begins, the better the prognosis. In this sense, the role of pediatricians can be decisive in making children with signs suggestive of autism undergo a specialist diagnostic course. The development of increasingly advanced cognitive-behavioral educational techniques has considerably improved the prognosis of affected individuals, even though only a small minority of them come off the autistic spectrum. Pharmacological therapies are used to treat comorbidities. During childhood, the most important prognostic factor for long-term outcome seems to be intellectual functioning.

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“…Gitimoghaddam et al [ 7 ] searched seven online databases and identified systematic reviews for published peer-reviewed English-language studies examining the impact of ABA on health outcomes. They classified measured ABA outcomes into eight categories: cognitive, language, social/communication, problem behavior, adaptive behavior, emotional, autism symptoms, and quality of life.…”

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“…Applied behavior analysis has been extensively recognized as the gold standard for treating ASD. This acknowledgment comes from decades of research and a large body of supporting evidence [ 7 ]. Applied behavior analysis is popular and widely preferred.…”

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Replicative Study of the Impacts of Applied Behavior Analysis on Target Behaviors in Individuals With Autism Using Repeated Measures

Peterson,

Dodson,

Strale,

2024

Cureus

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Background The effectiveness of interventions based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) for individuals with autism has been well documented in numerous meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and cost-benefit analyses. However, an observed ‘efficacy-effectiveness gap’ exists, which can be attributed to various factors. This third replication study, therefore, has significant implications for the field. By assessing the impact of ABA treatment, specifically involving discrete trial training and mass trials, within a naturalistic environment, the study provides valuable insights that can inform and improve the delivery of ABA treatments in real-world settings. Methods The study was conducted using a repeated measures research design. Retrospective chart review data were collected from 62 individuals with autism, age (M=8.65, SD=4.53), all of whom were level two autistic and required moderate support in communication, socialization, and daily life. These individuals received ABA treatment over five months. The study measured cumulative target behaviors using a repeated measures design, which allowed for the identification of statistically significant differences across 12 time points. This robust methodology ensures the validity and reliability of the study's findings. Results Mixed repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated statistical significance (sphericity assumed), F(11,495) = 55.432, p < 0.001 (time). Multiple comparisons using bootstrapped paired t-tests showed p < 0.05 on time points 1-8 and non-significance (p > 0.05) on time points 9-12. There was a significant interaction effect (sphericity assumed) with time x (age category), F(44,495) = 2.338, p < 0.001. Interaction contrasts indicated statistically significant differences over time, mainly within the one-year to four-year-old, five to eight-year-old, and most in the nine to 12-year-old age groups. There was some significance within the 13- to 16-year-old age group and no significance within the 17- to 26-year-old age group. Conclusions Over five months, individuals with autism who underwent ABA treatments demonstrated a statistically significant enhancement in general target behaviors. This finding is crucial as it underscores the effectiveness of ABA treatments in a naturalistic environment. Moreover, the study's discovery of a significant interaction between time and age in these behaviors provides valuable insights into the impact of age on treatment outcomes. Extensive large-N studies of general ABA broad effectiveness and repeated measures designs are lacking and can lead to further research to improve quality and outcomes. These findings contribute to the body of empirical evidence and emphasize the importance of replicative efficacy studies in ensuring the reliability of research findings.

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Applied Behavior Analysis in Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Scoping Review

Cited by 36 publications

References 139 publications

Estrategias conductuales en niños y niñas con Trastorno del Espectro Autista: una revisión sistemática

Estrategias conductuales en niños y niñas con Trastorno del Espectro Autista: una revisión sistemática

Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2023: A Challenge Still Open

Replicative Study of the Impacts of Applied Behavior Analysis on Target Behaviors in Individuals With Autism Using Repeated Measures

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