
@article {4005,
	title = {Using applied behavior analysis in addressing biting behavior of a child with autism: A case study},
	journal = {International Journal of Behavioral Sciences},
	volume = {16},
	number = {2},
	year = {2022},
	pages = {162-169},
	abstract = {Introduction:\&nbsp;This study focuses on a boy with autism spectrum disorder presenting with biting behaviors that interfere significantly with functioning.Method:\&nbsp;This was a single-case study design examining how techniques of applied behavior analysis can be utilized to decrease the frequency of the child{\textquoteright}s biting behavior and increase more adaptive behaviors.Results:\&nbsp;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:\&nbsp;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.},
	url = {https://www.behavsci.ir/article_156243.html},
	author = {John Robert C. Rilveria}
}
