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Fuxin Lian; Gabrielle T. Lee; Yan Long; Weina Ma; Mian Wang – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2025
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) seem to have difficulty dealing with complex social situations, which is likely related to their challenges in understanding others' perspectives, according to the Theory of Mind (ToM). The purpose of this preliminary study was to examine the effect of multiple exemplar training (MET) on the…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Interpersonal Competence, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Theory of Mind
Hansen, Sarah G.; Mowbray, Megan; Raulston, Tracy; Carnett, Amarie; Tullis, Christopher – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Joint attention, or shared attention to an object or event, is a pivotal skill for the development of social interactions and social communication. Joint attention typically develops in natural contexts within the first year of life. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental disabilities often experience difficulty…
Descriptors: Peer Mediation, Intervention, Interpersonal Competence, Communication Skills
Park, Mi N.; Moulton, Emily E.; Laugeson, Elizabeth A. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2023
The establishment of reciprocal friendships is a challenge for many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social interaction difficulties emerge early, persist throughout development, and have widespread functional impact. As such, interventions focused on social functioning are needed in early intervention programs. This two-part study…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Observation, Intelligence Tests
McKeithan, Glennda K.; Sabornie, Edward J. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2020
The number of secondary-level students with high-functioning autism (HFA) served in public school settings has increased in recent years, and many of these students have difficulty with social-behavioral expectations in such settings. Instructional specialists must know which interventions have been shown to be effective, so they can make informed…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention
Sofronoff, Kate; Silva, Jenni; Beaumont, Renae – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2017
This study evaluated a parent-delivered social and emotional skills intervention--the Secret Agent Society (SAS) for children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HF-ASD). The study was a pre-post follow-up design with an 8-week baseline period and 6-week follow-up period. Participants were 38 parents and 41 children recruited from…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Social Development
Witmer, Sara E.; Nasamran, Amy; Parikh, Purvi J.; Schmitt, Heather A.; Clinton, Marianne C. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2015
Despite growing knowledge of the effectiveness of various interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), it is never clear whether a particular intervention will be effective for a specific child with ASD. Careful monitoring of an individual child's progress is necessary to know whether an intervention is effective. In this…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children
Radley, Keith C.; Ford, W. Blake; Battaglia, Allison A.; McHugh, Melissa B. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2014
The present study provides a preliminary evaluation of the effects of the Superheroes Social Skills program, a practice-ready, multimedia social skills program, on social engagements of elementary-age children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Four children with ASD between the ages of 8 and 10 with current placements in inclusive public…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Social Development, Skill Development, Children
Lopata, Christopher; Toomey, Jennifer A.; Thomeer, Marcus L.; McDonald, Christin A.; Fox, Jeffery D.; Smith, Rachael A.; Meichenbaum, David L.; Volker, Martin A.; Lee, Gloria K.; Lipinski, Alanna M. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2015
This community effectiveness trial examined the feasibility and efficacy of a comprehensive psychosocial treatment for 28 children, aged 7 to 10 years with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASDs). Treatment included instruction and therapeutic activities targeting social skills, face-emotion recognition skills, interest expansion, and…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Lerner, Matthew D.; Mikami, Amori Y. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2012
This study examined the effects of two social skills interventions, Sociodramatic Affective Relational Intervention (SDARI) and Skillstreaming, to compare their treatment mechanisms, social performance- and knowledge-training. A total of 13 youth with autism spectrum disorders were randomly assigned to 4 weeks of 1-day/week SDARI or…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Interpersonal Competence, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
White, Susan W.; Koenig, Kathleen; Scahill, Lawrence – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2010
Given the increased recognition of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the chronic and pervasive nature of associated deficits, there is a pressing need for effective treatments. The feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a structured, group social skills training program for high-functioning youth with ASD was examined in this study. Fifteen…
Descriptors: Autism, Integrity, Interpersonal Competence, Early Adolescents

Kuoch, Hoa; Mirenda, Pat – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
A study examined the effectiveness of social story interventions for three young children (ages 3-6) with autism spectrum disorders. Results confirmed the effectiveness of this intervention for reducing the frequency of target behaviors. Target behaviors remained at a low level even after the social story interventions were discontinued. (Contains…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Bibliotherapy, Early Childhood Education

Gutstein, Steven E.; Whitney, Tyler – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2002
This article reviews critical components of experience sharing, relates them to the specific social deficits found in children and adolescents with Asperger syndrome, then proposes factors in developing a relationship intervention program that would incorporate these essential components. The use of evenly matched peer partners for experience…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication

Calloway, Carie J.; Myles, Brenda Smith; Earles, Theresa L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1999
A study analyzed the acquisition of communicative functions and means in 15 children and youth with autism over a one-year period. Participants made advances in skills development in both functions and means. Functions appeared to follow a developmental sequence from behavior regulation to social integration to joint attention. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Behavior Change, Children

Barnhill, Gena P.; Cook, Katherine Tapscott; Tebbenkamp, Kelly; Myles, Brenda Smith – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2002
A study investigated the effectiveness of an 8-week social skills intervention targeting nonverbal communication for eight adolescents with Asperger syndrome. Although minimal nonverbal communication skills development was apparent, some social relationships were developed and the ability of some participants to read the nonverbal communication of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Asperger Syndrome, Body Language, Facial Expressions

Overton, Sheri; Rausch, John L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2002
Three focus groups were convened, consisting of 11 mothers of elementary-age students with various disabilities. Mothers viewed friendship as both an important and a worthy end in itself. Nine peer-specific friendship goals for friendship development were identified, along with 3 broader goals to which friendship was perceived to contribute.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Education, Focus Groups, Friendship
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