Information Package / Course Catalogue
Behavior Management in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Course Code: ÖZE312
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Students will have knowledge about behavior characteristics of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, problem behaviors they exhibit and ways of coping with problem behaviors.

Course Content

1. Behavior management approaches a) Applied behavior analysis b) Cognitive behavioral approach 2. Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behavior a) Behavior characteristics and functions b) Behavior problems specific to autism spectrum disorder c)High frequency behavior problems: not cooperating, tantrums, repetitive behaviors, self-harm d) Low frequency behavior problems: sleep disorders, refusal to eat and others e) Coping with behavioral problems: premise-based strategies; outcome based strategies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ceyhun SERVİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Will Know behavior management approaches.
2.Will have knowledge about behavior characteristics of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
3.Will be able to analyze functions of problem behaviors.
4.Will be able to make necessary changes in the behavior management process before and/or after the behavior.
5.Will be able to prepare problem behavior management report.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu olan çocuklar ve eğitimleri ed. Elif Tekin İftar, Vize Akademik Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Behavior Management Approaches: Applied Behavior Analysis
Week 2 - Theoretical
Behavior Management Approaches: Applied Behavior Analysis
Week 3 - Theoretical
Behavior Management Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Approach
Week 4 - Theoretical
Behavior Management Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Approach
Week 5 - Theoretical
Behavioral characteristics of individuals with ASD
Week 6 - Theoretical
Functions of the behavior of individuals with ASD
Week 7 - Theoretical
Functions of the behavior of individuals with ASD
Week 8 - Theoretical
Functions of the behavior of individuals with ASD (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
High frequency behaviors of children with ASD
Week 10 - Theoretical
Low frequency behaviors of children with ASD
Week 11 - Theoretical
Problem Behavior Management Report: Identifying the problem behavior
Week 12 - Theoretical
Problem Behavior Management Report: ABC analyze of the target behavior
Week 13 - Theoretical
Problem Behavior Management Report: Determining the method of behavior management
Week 14 - Theoretical
Problem Behavior Management Report: Determining the method of behavior management
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment63230
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination117118
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026