PSYCH 230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Applied Behavior Analysis, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Behavior Management
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20% of clients with asd achieve normal, independent life with 50% requiring substantial supervision and support. No medication is very effective, though certain antipsychotics can help with behavior management. Intensive behavior modification using operant conditioning techniques (ex: repeated rewards for small desired behaviors) Studying abnormal behavior within the context of normal development. Only abnormal if it deviates from developmental norms: Behavior that is typical for children of a given age. Maladaptive behaviors directed toward a client"s environment. Psychological problems affecting the child"s internal, subjective experience. Being unable to sustain attention on a desired target as long as needed. Acting on urges w/o inhibition or forethought. High levels of movement or energy and inability to remain still. Fails to give close attention to details and makes careless. Has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play. May avoid, dislike, or be reluctant to engage in tasks that require attention. Often loses objects necessary for tasks or activities.
