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Self-regulated learning versus activity-based intervention to reduce challenging behaviors and enhance school-related
Farahiyah Wan Yunus1, Michelle Bissett2, Stefania Penkala1
1Western Sydney University, School of Health Sciences, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia.
Background:
Self-regulated learning is an active learning cognitive approach which helps individuals to be aware of their own ability and environment and control their own learning.
Aim:
This study examined the therapeutic effects of self-regulated learning on reducing challenging behaviors and enhancing school-related function in children with autism spectrum disorders.
Methods:
Forty children (aged 6-12) were randomized into a 12-week Self-Regulated Learning or Activity-Based intervention control group. Three outcome measures, assessing the behavior and school-related function of the children in both groups, were administered before and after the intervention and at one-month follow-up. The results between the two groups were also compared.
Results:
The Self-Regulated Learning group showed significantly better results in reducing concerning behaviors and enhancing the school-related function than the activity-based group post-intervention and at one-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
The Self-Regulated Learning intervention was more effective compared to the Activity-Based intervention with particular benefits for on-going learning and improvements.
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