Case Study: Functional Behavior Analysis and Support Strategies for Expression of Needs Deficits in Children with Low-Verbal Autism
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Autism, Behavioral Analysis, Case Study, Needs Expression DeficitsAbstract
Grounded in multiple case studies of children with autism, antecedent-behavior-consequence analyses of maladaptive behaviors-including distress following ankle sprains and clothing-directed repetitive actions-are employed to reveal the functional essence of these manifestations as deficits in need communication. The etiological mechanisms contributing to such expressive deficiencies are further investigated through neurophysiological, psychological, and ecological perspectives, collectively informing the formulation of appropriate intervention strategies. Within the pedagogical context, the findings underscore the critical importance of discerning communicative intent embedded in overt behaviors, advancing individualized support frameworks, and implementing comprehensive environmental modifications to cultivate need-expression competencies and promote social inclusion. These insights aim to enrich the theoretical and empirical discourse, thereby providing a substantive reference for future research on need-expression abilities in children with autism.
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