ERIC Number: EJ1480395
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Aug
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0268-2141
EISSN: EISSN-1467-9604
Available Date: 2025-01-17
Caregivers Perspective about the Outcome of Applied Behaviour Analysis Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Ghana
John Ahorsu-Walker1; Edward Kofi Ntim1; Ivy Ama Kpodoe1; Doris Adu Agyei1; Vincent Laweh Domaley2
Support for Learning, v40 n3 p184-195 2025
This study investigated caregivers' perspectives on applied behaviour analysis (ABA) intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Ghana. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected from 13 teachers and six parents across two schools in the Central and Greater Accra Regions. Thematic analysis revealed seven major themes, including perspectives on communication, challenging behaviour, self-help skills, social skills, motor skills and attention. Findings suggest that ABA intervention yielded positive outcomes, with improvements noted in various skill areas. Children demonstrated increased independence in self-help tasks, reduced challenging behaviours and enhanced communication through alternative methods. Social and motor skills also improved, while attention showed gradual progress. Despite limitations such as a small sample size and lack of standardised measures, this study contributes valuable insights into ABA effectiveness in Ghana, potentially informing future research and policy decisions regarding ASD interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Applied Behavior Analysis, Intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Children, Communication Skills, Behavior Problems, Self Management, Interpersonal Competence, Psychomotor Skills, Attention, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ghana
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana; 2Department of Educational Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

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