Al-Quran-Based Script Fading to Reduce Aggression Behaviour of Autistic Child

Zainul Anwar, Nadila Apriola Susanto, Hanifatul Qoniah, Shafa Alvita

Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or autism is a serious problem in the field of pediatric psychiatry since it includes 0.3 % of the global disease burden. Autism has characteristics that lead to a deficit of social interaction and communication that can lead to behavioral problems, one of which is aggression. Therefore, we need a method that can overcome the problem of interaction and communication of children with autism to reduce their aggressive behavior. One of them is using a fading script that is integrated with the verses of the Koran as a cue stimulus that can change the behavior of children with autism. The purpose of this study is to explain the potential of Al-Quran-based fading scripts to reduce aggressive behavior in children with autism. The employed method was a narrative literature review by analyzing 24 journals taken through a reputable online database with relevant keywords in the last ten years (2010-2020). The conclusion from this narrative review is that the application of script fading integrated with the verses of the holy Al-Quran has the potential to reduce aggression in children with autism.

Keywords: Aggression, Al-Quran, Autism, Script Fading