ANÁLISE APLICADA DO COMPORTAMENTO E ATENDIMENTO ÀS CRIANÇAS COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO AUTISTA

Abstract

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a way of acting for the behavior analyst used to understand and modify the behavior of people with both typical and atypical development. Environmental discriminative stimuli can elicit operant responses shaped by established consequences in order to achieve the proper therapeutic ends through behavioral learning. One of the principles of Behavior Analysis is to encourage children with techniques and methods of behavior modification so that their brain finds new ways to produce assertive behaviors, such as social skills training. Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD is a condition that affects the neurodevelopment of children causing great difficulties in cognitive and social areas, so the training of social skills or assertive behaviors through applied behavior analysis or ABA, more commonly known, is one of the promising ways of acting in this scenario. Therefore, it was intended to update knowledge about applied behavior analysis or ABA in relation to the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD. The objective of this literature review was to prioritize the understanding and exposure of the theme Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) aimed at the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD in Psychology.