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Comparison of the Social Responsiveness Scale-2 among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Williams Syndrome in Japan
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Masahiro Hirai; Kosuke Asada; Takeo Kato; Takahiro Ikeda; Yoko Hakuno; Ayaka Ikeda; Kanae Matsushima; Tomonari Awaya; Shin Okazaki; Toshihiro Kato; Yasuko Funabiki; Toshiya Murai; Toshio Heike; Masatoshi Hagiwara; Takanori Yamagata; Kiyotaka Tomiwa; Ryo Kimura – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
This study examined the similarities/differences between the social phenotypes of Williams syndrome (WS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As cultural norms may affect symptom evaluation, this study administered the Social Responsiveness Scale-2 to Japanese individuals with WS (n = 78, 4.4-44.0 years) and ASD (n = 75, 4.7-55.4 years). The scores…
Descriptors: Genetics, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Intellectual Disability
Increasing Appropriate Conversation Skills Using a Behavioral Skills Training Package for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Ryan, Grace; Brady, Shelley; Holloway, Jennifer; Lydon, Helena – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
The current research evaluates the effectiveness of a behavioral skills training (BST) package used to increase appropriate conversation interactions for six adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Deficits in the area of social skills can become a significant feature for individuals with disabilities and in particular for those with ASD. A…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Behavior Modification, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders