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The School of Applied Human Sciences (SAHS) consists of Criminology and Forensic Studies, Psychology, The Centre for Communication, Media and Society (CCMS), and Social Work.

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    A review of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) as a method of early intervention for foundation phase learners living with Autism in South Africa.
    (2023) Govender, Rivendri.; Buthelezi, Nontobeko Precious Angela.
    Background: Applied behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a form of intervention that is primarily used in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and is based on the premise that behaviours are caused by external stimuli resulting in the implementation of a reward and punishment system in order to discourage or encourage behaviours. Aim: This study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the Applied Behaviour Analysis model as a method of intervention for foundation phase learners who were diagnosed with ASD. Methodology: Embedded within the Theory of Learning and Development, data was collected through the analysis of secondary data retrieved from case files from The Star Academy (South Africa). The study population focussed on foundation phase learners who were diagnosed with ASD and were receiving ABA intervention as the primary method of intervention and purposive sampling was employed in the selection of the case files. Results: The findings of the study revealed that the ABA method of intervention, has an array of areas of functionality which were targeted within each domain of functioning. This allowed the child to acquire a complete repertoire of skills in a natural manner. Conclusion: This research study concludes that the Applied Behaviour Analysis method of intervention is effective in the treatment of Autism in foundation phase learners within a South African context.