THE EFFECT OF APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS (ABA) ON SOCIAL ABILITIES OF KILD MENTAL RETARDATION CHILDREN AT SLBN BUDI UTAMA CIREBON CITY

The prevalence of RM children in Indonesia is estimated at 1-3% of the total
population of Indonesia experiencing RM or around 6.6 million people, of this number
children who suffer from mild RM or are weak of mind are 3.5%. Children with mild
mental retardation are children with intellectual conditions or IQ scores below average.
The aim of this research is to determine the effect of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
therapy on social abilities at SLBN Budi Utama, Cirebon City.
This research uses quantitative methods. This type of research uses a quasi
experimental method with a one group pre-test post-test design. Sampling used a total
sampling of 30 respondents. Data collection used observation sheets and social skills
questionnaire sheets. The analysis used is the paired samples t-test. The research location
was carried out at SLBN Budi Utama, Cirebon City, 3 times a two weeks for 30 minute.
This The research results showed that the majority of respondents before giving
therapy were 24 respondents (80%) with poor social skills, and 6 respondents (20%) in
the good social skills category. After carrying out ABA therapy, there was an increase in
their social abilities, with the results being that 26 respondents (86,7%) were in the good
category, and 4 respondents (13,3%) were in the poor social skills category. Research
results: There is an effect of ABA therapy on social abilities in children with mild mental
retardation at SLBN Budi Utama, Cirebon City with p value < α (p value = 0.000 < α =
0.05). The suggestion in this research is that Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy
be routinely carried out for children with mental retardation 3 times a week so that they
can improve their social abilities.
Keywords : Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy, social abilities
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