A Behavioral Therapy Program Based on Behavioral Learning Theories to Reduce Self-Harm/Aggressive Behavior in Children with Mild Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract

This research aims to identify the effectiveness of a behavioral
training program based on behavioral learning theories in reducing
harmful behavior (aggression toward self or others) in children with mild
mental disabilities. The study sample consisted of (9) children with mild
mental disabilities who were trainable and educable. Their ages ranged
between (9-12) years, and their IQ was between (50-75) from the Center
. for the Development of Mental Abilities in the city of Sabha
The researcher used a two-component self-harm behavior scale
(self-harm "aggressive behavior toward oneself") and harming others
(aggressive behavior toward others) (prepared by the researcher), as well
as a behavioral training program (prepared by the researcher). The
researcher adopted a quasi-experimental approach for a single sample.
The research results showed that there were differences between the preand
post-measurements of the sample members in favor of the postmeasurement,
and that there were no differences between the post- and
follow-up measurements of the sample members. According to these
results, it can be said that the training program is effective in reducing self .
harm behavior