Effectiveness of Behaviour Modification Techniques on Problem Behaviours in Differently Abled Children: A Case Study

Ammu Elizabeth Alexander

Volume : VI, Issue : IV, April - 2017

Effectiveness of Behaviour Modification Techniques on Problem Behaviours in Differently Abled Children: A Case Study

Ammu Elizabeth Alexander

Abstract :

The present study was conducted to study the effectiveness of behaviour modification on Differently Abled Children. The participant was a 3 years 6 month old male child. On Psychological testing it was diagnosed that he had Mild Developmental Delay. Four problem behaviours of banging head, pinching others, Excessive crying and Calling slang/swear words were targeted. Functional Behaviour analysis revealed Attention and Tangible to be the two functions that are maintaining the behaviour. Effective Behaviour Management Procedures of Custodial Physical Restraint and Extinction from Attention, combined with Differential Reinforcement of Alternate Behaviour was followed. Continuous and Consistent therapy ought measurably significant reduction in these behaviours within one month. This proves the high effectiveness of Functional Behavioral Analysis on reducing Problem behaviours in Differently Abled Children. Hence, the study proves to be a valid contribution towards betterment and inclusion of this population into the society.