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Suggest Treatment For Stereotypic Behavior In A Child With Autism
Question: Yes I have a 11 year old student in my class diagnosed with autism. He has a habit of scratching his anus and smelling it. Wondering if you have any suggestions to curb this behavior?
Brief Answer:
Token economy can be a option
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although there are multiple methods of changing behaviour but in the given situation two things can be tried with expectation of good results.
The first is token economy where the person is issued tokens on demonstration of positive behaviour and after a certain limits he can encase those tokens from the school.
The another thing is use of behavioural techniques where the child gets reinforcement for demonstrating behavior. This can be done in two ways. Positive where you add some value to him and negative where something unpleasant is removed from him on demonstration of desired behaviour.
I hope these simple methods assists you in bringing about positive change.
If you have more questions I will be glad to assist you further.
If you do not have more questions, please close the discussion and if possible rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Token economy can be a option
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although there are multiple methods of changing behaviour but in the given situation two things can be tried with expectation of good results.
The first is token economy where the person is issued tokens on demonstration of positive behaviour and after a certain limits he can encase those tokens from the school.
The another thing is use of behavioural techniques where the child gets reinforcement for demonstrating behavior. This can be done in two ways. Positive where you add some value to him and negative where something unpleasant is removed from him on demonstration of desired behaviour.
I hope these simple methods assists you in bringing about positive change.
If you have more questions I will be glad to assist you further.
If you do not have more questions, please close the discussion and if possible rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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