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The aim of the study was to systemically review the effectiveness of interventions in the use of the ABA Method (Applied Behavior Analysis) to manage and improve stereotype behaviours and behavioural issues in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A total of 14 studies were selected and reviewed following strict procedures. The study included studies published from different regions of the world since 2002 that provide an assessment of the efficacy of ABA treatment by comparing the participants' performance before and after the application of treatment. This systemic review is also included a study that belongs to different field (Dentistry), where it showed the effectiveness of the ABA method on the improvement of oral hygiene of children with ASD. This systematic literature review employed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), which helps to identify reliable, valid literature and critically appraise the published systematic reviews. It is anticipated that the study will contribute to the body of the knowledge thorough a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the effectiveness of ABA intervention.
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