Efficacy of Emotional Enhancement Intervention Along with Cognitive Behaviour Techniques for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

Background : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by

the prolonged deficits in social emotional reciprocity, repetitive pattern of behaviour, difficulties in

communication. Cognitive behaviour interventions (CBI) are found to be effective in restructuring the

thought process, providing affective education and teaching cognitive, behavioral skills especially in

children diagnosed with ASD. Children with ASD have major difficulties in recognizing and responding to

emotional states of others which emphases the need and importance of developing a standardized emotional

based intervention module.

Methods : Case control experimental method was used in this study. We have categorized 6 children into

two group namely control group ( 3 children ) and experimental group (3 children).

To develop the standardized emotional enhancement intervention for individuals with ASD this pilot study

module was carried out along with CBI. The study outcome was measured in Pre and Posttest by using

Indian assessment scale for autism. Paired sample t test was performed by using SPSS.

Results : The results indicate that the focused intervention enhance the behavioral, cognitive and emotional

functioning of children with ASD.

Conclusion : From this study we found that focused intervention can produce significant improvement in

the emotional reciprocity of Children with ASD.