Behavior modification is a treatment approach which is focused on changing behavior. This method is based on the work of B.F. Skinner, a well known psychologist who developed the operant conditioning theory -- which suggests that behavior can be modified by consequences and through reinforcement.
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Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting social and verbal development in children. According to 2000 data from the American Psychiatric Association, between 0.002 percent and 2 percent of children are diagnosed as autistic, with boys being diagnosed four to five times more often than girls.
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According to leaders in the area of cognitive remediation, some of the most debilitating side effects of mental illness include cognitive decline in areas of memory, attention, problem-solving skills and motor speed.
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