The Techniques and Ethics of Behavior Change for Children with Developmental Disabilities Using Applied Behavior Analysis

Abstract

Support for children with developmental disabilities is called rehabilitation education. Unlike childcare and kindergarten education, support personnel who specialize in rehabilitation education are required to create individualized support plans for each child and provide appropriate "learning opportunities" that give the child many opportunities to acquire the behavioral skills necessary for social life while respecting the "uniqueness" of the child. Applied Behavior Analysis is a scientifically based approach to the study of behavior. Applied behavior analysis is a discipline that effectively promotes behavior change (learning) based on scientifically verified "principles of behavior. This presentation will discuss the technical aspects of treatment and education using applied behavior analysis, as well as the ethical issues involved.