Using a multiple baseline experimental design, this pilot investigation of the Socialization Knowledge for Individuals with Limited Language (SKILL) program evaluated a novel peer-facilitated group program specifically designed to target social interaction skills for this population. Findings from five pilot...
Social interaction between adults with mental disabilities and their community membersOwen, Marya Stephanie
promoting face-to-face interaction and self-control. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, these days are important to maintain, as too much screen time can negatively impact children’s social skills and their imagination.
Despite the psychosocial difficulties common among young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), little to no evidence-based social skills interventio
The authors discuss the rationale for social skills training for workers with , definitions and behavioral standards of these skills, and differences in the interaction patterns between workers with and without . Various intervention strategies were reviewed critically, and their strengths and limitations...
Virtual conversation partner for adults with autism. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is notable for severely impaired reciprocal social interaction skills relative to language and intellectual abilities, presenting a major barrier to social integration and vocational success. Evidence-bas... CY Trepagnier...
There are many teens and adults who want to understand social interaction. They want to have somebody explain the unwritten rules of social behavior, and I love being able to demystify these social rules for them. I am passionate about my work, and I love seeing people grow from my coaching...
Social reciprocity deficits are a core feature of the autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This review summarizes the state of research in group-based social skills training programs for school-age children and adolescents with ASD. All published studies of group social skills interventions between 1985 ...
Difficulties with social communication and interaction skills are a hallmark feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and challenges in this domain affect individuals across the autism spectrum and throughout the lifespan. Despite the pervasiveness of this impairment, social skills training programs are...
This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community. The author offers advice and useful strategies for tackling day-to-day problems such as visits to the dentist or ...