Parent implementation of the developmental, individual difference, relationship-based (DIR) program: Changes in the repetitive behaviors of children with autism

Authors

Jessica S. Gonzalez, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

5-2006

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

School Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Terry Overton

Second Advisor

Dr. Cheryl Fielding

Third Advisor

Dr. Mary Cid

Abstract

The study examined the changes in behavioral repetitive/stereotypies based on parent implementation and non-implementation in the Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based (DIR) program designed for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). An experimental, 2x2 repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to measure the changes in behavioral repetitive/stereotypies such as: rocking or other whole body movements, hand-flapping, ritualism, finger/light stimulation, aggressive behavior to self, and aggressive behavior to others, based on parent implementation or non-implementation of the DIR program. Nine participants were randomly selected and assigned to a DIR treatment group and a control group. The study was conducted over an eight week period.

Comments

Copyright 2006 Jessica S. Gonzalez. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American