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Effects Of Stability Balls On Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Patricia A. Krombach
Effects Of Stability Balls On Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Patricia A. Krombach
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Children with ASD often display behavior problems that can lead to daily academic and social disruptions. Many teachers and therapists have sought to create classroom interventions that improve the length of time a child stays seated and focused on the required task. This has led to the introduction of stability balls as an alternative seating method for children, both on the autism spectrum and with other needs. This study used a multiple baseline design and duration data to evaluate the effects of stability ball seating on attending and in-seat behavior for children with ASD who received ABA therapy in their …