The treatment goals are mainly to improve the social and communication difficulties of Johnson. Communication is not only referred to as a kind of interaction that is carried out by saying words to each other. It also includes facial expression, body language and voice tone of a person. Many autistic children fail to understand the meaning behind the tone of voice and thus find it hard to communicate. In addition to this, they may also fail to recognize the body gestures (pointing, waving) or facial expressions of a person. Autistic children having social difficulties may not interact happily with their friends as they find taking turns as challenging. These kids also struggle with eye contact, and it may seem that they keep staring at a person. …show more content…
The science of applied behavioral analysis is used while combining discrete trial training with incidental and naturalistic teaching. Different training programs were prepared to help Johnson to improve his behavioral and communication skills. I learned a lot with my supervisors, who continuously taught and guided me through the treatment of Johnson. The teaching exercises and practical games were arranged to improve his object recognition and response. Training programs included objects of various shapes, picture ID, missing numbers and items. The training programs are continuously improved and updated depending on the progress of Johnson regularly. Johnson is asked to identify himself in the pictures. Furthermore, the treatment goal is to make him ask for things independently by using at least three-word sentence. In addition to the face-to-face sessions with two different therapists, the child is also involved in a group discussion with other autistic children. A game is usually suggested to be played in a group together which helps in improving peer interaction, communications, and social skills. The family of the child is also supportive throughout the treatment. They cooperated well in various training and educational programs arranged for …show more content…
Research has shown that early interventions and treatment during the childhood have a significant impact on autistic individuals. Behavioral approaches are important to develop social interactions in autistic children who fail to interact with their family and friends in a useful manner. Research studies have proved that Applied Behavioral Analysis has shown vital improvement in the social functioning of the autistic kids (Jaffe, 2010). It is an in-depth structured approach that incorporates positive social behavior with the help of qualified personnel. Evidence-based research studies have widely supported one-to-one behavioral interaction method and group-based social skill training programs for improving autistic behaviors, positive interactions, social and behavioral skills (Downs, Downs, Johansen, & Fossum, 2007). Implementing these approaches, autistic children have shown a significant difference in their social skills during the tenth week of their