Assessing the Effectiveness and Use of Bibliotherapy Implementation Among Children with Autism by Board-Certified Behavi
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Assessing the Effectiveness and Use of Bibliotherapy Implementation Among Children with Autism by Board‑Certified Behavior Analysts Smriti Abraham1,3 · Jamie Owen‑De Schryver2 · Julia VanderMolen3
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Abstract Bibliotherapy is the use of reading supplements as a form of therapy and children with autism are a population that could benefit significantly from the implementation of such treatment. Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) are instrumental in creating a curriculum to shape the behavior of those with autism. This study surveyed BCBAs throughout the United States on their use and knowledge of bibliotherapy, as well as different practices related to its utilization. Overall, 89 BCBAs responded to the survey. Results revealed that BCBAs who used bibliotherapy did not have previous knowledge of the practice. BCBAs who did implement bibliotherapy did not have formal training. Further research is necessary to better understand bibliotherapy as a potential resource for children with autism. Keywords Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) · Bibliotherapy · Board-certified behavior analysts · Developmental bibliotherapy · Reading therapy “The concept of Bibliotherapy comes from the combination of the Latin words “biblion” (book) and “therapeo” (healing) and is based on the change in the behaviors and attitudes of people after being influenced by what they have read” (Akgün and Belli 2019, p. 101). Bibliotherapy is the guided use of reading materials to provide therapy for those in need (Popa and Porumbu 2017). Bibliotherapy has been implemented in various settings and to diverse populations (Wootton et al 2018; Shechtman 2017; Akgün and Belli 2019). Furthermore, current research addresses the beneficial effects of bibliotherapy for children with autism (Mandak et al. 2019; Fleury and Hugh 2018). However, the therapy is still a relatively uncharted subject area and practice. Moreover, the studies also do not consistently take into account the role of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). A BCBA plays a significant role in autism research and therapy. * Smriti Abraham [email protected] 1
Department of Public Health, Grand Valley State University, 42363 Hickorywood Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, USA
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Department of Psychology, Grand Valley State University, 401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
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Department of Public Health, Grand Valley State University, 500 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
A BCBA oversees the implementation of new programs and interventions for those receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A BCBA is trained in different techniques to best provide behavioral interventions for their clients and are responsible for finding methods that will help those with ASD accomplish their individualized goals. People with ASD struggle with social communication and interaction that can affect their literacy levels as well as their mental health
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