Ball Activity vs. ABA: A Comparative Study of Attending Skills in Children with ASD

Authors

  • Syeda Mahwish MS Clinical Psychology, The Superior University, Lahore
  • Ayesha Zafar Sheikh Lecturer, Department of Clinical Psychology, The Superior University, Lahore
  • Saira Majid Head of Clinical Psychology Department, The Superior University, Lahore
  • Raees Ur Rehman Social Medical Officer, The Superior University, Lahore

Abstract

This study investigated the relative effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy alone versus a combined ABA and ball activity intervention in enhancing attending skills among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Lahore, Pakistan. Using a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design, twenty children aged 3–10 years were assigned to either the ABA-only group or the combined intervention group. Both groups demonstrated statistically significant within-group improvements in attending skills, with the ABA-only group showing a mean gain of 0.45 (p = .029) and the combined group exhibiting a more substantial mean gain of 2.35 (p < .001). However, between-group differences were not statistically significant, likely due to small sample size and greater variability in the combined group. The findings suggest that integrating structured motor-based activities such as ball play into traditional ABA sessions may enhance treatment outcomes. Further research with larger samples is recommended to confirm these preliminary findings and explore long-term effects.

Keywords: Ball Activity, ABA, Comparative Study, Attending Skills, Children

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Published

2025-08-06

How to Cite

Syeda Mahwish, Ayesha Zafar Sheikh, Saira Majid, & Raees Ur Rehman. (2025). Ball Activity vs. ABA: A Comparative Study of Attending Skills in Children with ASD. `, 4(01), 1963–1970. Retrieved from https://www.assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/686

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 01 (2025): Advance Social Science Archive Journal

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Articles