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Factor, Reina S.; Rea, Hannah M.; Laugeson, Elizabeth A.; Scarpa, Angela – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Social impairments characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are evident in early childhood and often worsen. There is a paucity of evidence-based interventions explicitly targeting social skill development for young children with ASD and few actively integrate caregivers. The PEERS® program, an evidence-based caregiver-assisted social…
Descriptors: Feasibility Studies, Program Effectiveness, Preschool Children, Program Evaluation
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Fisher, Marisa H.; Kammes, Rebecca R.; Black, Rhonda S.; Houck, Kristin; Cwiakala, Katie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Adults with Williams syndrome (WS) display hypersocial behaviors and experience social skills deficits. To improve social outcomes, we evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an 8-week distance-delivered social skills program for adults with WS. Sessions were offered twice a week for 90 min. Twenty-four adults with WS…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Interpersonal Competence, Social Development, Young Adults
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McDonald, T. A. Meridian; Lalani, Salima; Chen, Ivy; Cotton, Claire M.; MacDonald, Lydia; Boursoulian, Lana J.; Wang, Jiahao; Malow, Beth A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Published self-determination programs do not adequately address the needs of autistic adults. We designed a multi-component self-determination program, grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, to help autistic adults achieve goals to improve their quality of life. The first phase involved 5 days of psychoeducation, practice, and social events; the…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Program Evaluation, Feasibility Studies, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Anthony Osuna; Katie Sabini; Eryca Yamane; Jaqueline Flores; Naomi Pierce; Jocelyn Lemus-Valle; Ty Vernon – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Many autistic adults report preference for computer-mediated communication and social media use. Despite many benefits to online socialization, there are many challenges including anxiety and cyber-victimization. To date, support is limited related to helping autistic adults with safe and effective internet use. The purpose of this study was to…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Social Media, Computer Mediated Communication
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Sengupta, Koyeli; Shah, Henal; Ghosh, Subharati; Sanghvi, Disha; Mahadik, Sanchita; Dani, Allauki; Deshmukh, Oshin; Pacione, Laura; Dixon, Pamela; Salomone, Erica; Servili, Chiara – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
The World Health Organization-Caregiver Skills Training Program, a parent-mediated early intervention facilitated by non-specialist providers piloted in urban India was evaluated using mixed-methods for feasibility and effects on child and caregiver outcomes. Caregivers (n = 22) of children (2-9 years) with social-communication delays participated…
Descriptors: International Organizations, Caregiver Training, Early Intervention, Urban Areas
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Rodgers, J.; Herrema, R.; Honey, E.; Freeston, M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is indicated as an important transdiagnostic process variable in a range of anxiety disorders. Anxiety is very common in autistic adults. This study evaluates a manualised treatment programme for autistic adults, which focused on IU. An eight session programme (CUES-A©) was developed and delivered to four autistic…
Descriptors: Autism, Adults, Program Effectiveness, Clinical Diagnosis
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de Boer, Anke; Pijl, Sip Jan; Minnaert, Alexander; Post, Wendy – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
In this study we examine the effectiveness of an intervention program to influence attitudes of elementary school students towards peers with intellectual, physical and severe physical and intellectual disabilities. A quasi-experimental longitudinal study was designed with an experimental group and a control group, both comprising two rural…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Student Attitudes, Intervention, Peer Relationship