The Effect of Social Stories intervention Technique on Self Management of Eating Behavior of a Child with Autism
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Social stories, eating, Social Stories Intervention Strategy, autismAbstract
This study explores whether or not Social Stories Intervention Strategy have positive effects on the eating behavior of a girl child with autism. Method. A girl child diagnosed as having autism disorder participated in the study. A pre- post- follow up design was used to examine the effectiveness of the social stories Intervention Strategy on the eating behavior of the target child. Results. Findings from this study indicated the effectiveness of the social stories intervention employed in teaching the target child self management of eating. Discussion. On the basis of the findings, the study advocated for the effectiveness of the social stories intervention employed in teaching the target child self management of eating.Downloads
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