Article Abstract

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) plays a significant role in school settings in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and also Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to some extent. ABA focuses on teaching new skills and reducing problem behaviors, creating an environment that promotes learning and social development. This study seeks to identify the obstacles facing by teachers working in a private institution named by Pannajhill Autism Welfare Society (Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal-700125) with students affected with ASD and ADHD. It focuses on their use of ABA and its noticeable effectiveness upon children to establish a deep understanding of the phenomenon. The study used a qualitative approach, collecting data by means of interviews with teachers by using an open-ended, self-made questionnaire and analyzed using the thematic analysis method. This study highlights the significance of ABA strategies to reshape and enhance the behavior of ASD and ADHD affected students from the perspective of teachers.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Applied Behavior Analysis, Teachers, Behavior