Effect of ABA Therapy on Language and Communication Skills among Children with Autism in Kyrgyzstan

Abstract

This research aimed at identifying the effectiveness of ABA therapy for treating children with autism in Kyrgyzstan. Specifically, the study investigated how ABA therapy affects language and communication skills. These specific areas are especially important because for children with autism spectrum disorders, communication development happens differently and slowly due to the neurological problems and sensory challenges associated with the disorder. The participants were five children diagnosed with autism who attend the center “Hand in Hand” in Bishkek.