Date of Award
2026
Degree Type
Essay
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Counseling and Human Services
First Advisor
Dr. Maria Helton
Abstract
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience challenges in regulating their emotions, which can present as challenging behavior, aggression, tantrum, and more. This research aimed to teach individuals coping skills/mindfulness techniques, using aspects of behavioral skills training (BST) to help regulate their emotions and reduce challenging behaviors. The use of behavioral skills training includes instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback to teach the skills. The intervention included the Incredible Five Point Scale for indicating emotions with mindfulness techniques to promote emotion regulation. The outcome was an increase in engagement with mindfulness techniques/coping skills, mastery of emotion identification, and a decrease in tantrum behavior duration.
Recommended Citation
Petty, Julia, "AN EVALUATION OF TEACHING EMOTION IDENTIFICATION AND REGULATION SKILLS THROUGH BEHAVIORAL SKILLS TRAINING ON TANTRUM/CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN A PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILD WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER" (2026). Masters Essays. 165.
https://collected.jcu.edu/mastersessays/165
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