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Culturally Adapted Play-Based Behavioural Intervention Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Semi-Rural Tamil Nadu: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Culturally Adapted Play-Based Behavioural Intervention and Applied Behaviour Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Completed, enrolled 56 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study compared Culturally Adapted Play-Based Behavioural Intervention (PPBI) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in semi-rural Tamil Nadu through a double-blinded randomized controlled trial with 56 participants. The PPBI approach integrated traditional Tamil games such as Paandi (hopscotch), Kuzhi Thanda (hole-and-peg game), and Paramapadham (snakes and ladders) to encourage social interaction, cooperative play, motor skill development, and emotional self-regulation. Activities were structured to progress through various developmental goals, including turn-taking, gesture-based communication, sensory-motor coordination, language expression, peer collaboration, and real-life scenario practice. Additionally, storytelling, music-based play, and movement exercises were included to enhance communication and social awareness. On the other hand, the ABA-based program utilized structured techniques focused on positive reinforcement, imitation training, guided communication, and step-by-step skill-building. The primary goal was to reduce problem behaviors while reinforcing desirable social and communication skills. Parents and teachers were provided with structured training on how to apply ABA strategies consistently at home and school.
Study Details
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Interventions
The Culturally Adapted Play-Based Behavioural Intervention (PPBI) integrates traditional Tamil games and folk storytelling to enhance social, emotional, and communication skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This 12-week structured program focuses on engagement, motor development, language, emotional regulation, social interaction, and real-world skill application, making it a culturally relevant and accessible intervention for improving adaptive behaviours.
The ABA-based program utilized structured techniques focused on positive reinforcement, imitation training, guided communication, and step-by-step skill-building. The primary goal was to reduce problem behaviors while reinforcing desirable social and communication skills. Parents and teachers were provided with structured training on how to apply ABA strategies consistently at home and school.