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Využití přístupu založeného na aplikované behaviorální analýze při vzdělávání žáků s PAS v základní škole speciální
Using an Applied Behavior Analysis approach in the education of pupils with ASD in special education schools

Author(s): Zuzana Prokopová
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Behaviorism, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: applied behavior analysis; autism spectrum disorder (ASD); special education primary school; self-injurious behavior; behavioral interventions; escape behavior; social attention;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to present partial results of research focused on the use of applied behavior analysis in the education of pupils with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a special education primary school. This paper presents data collected on the frequency of self-injurious behaviors of two participants. Using information obtained from a functional behavioral assessment, suitable behavioral interventions were applied according to the identified behavioral functions: social attention and escape from demand.

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