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Teaching Observational Learning to Children with Autism
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MacDonald, Jacquelyn; Ahearn, William H. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2015
Observational learning (OL) is critical for the acquisition of social skills and may be an important skill for learning in traditional educational settings. Although OL occurs during early childhood in the typically developing population, research suggests that it may be limited in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The…
Descriptors: Observational Learning, Skill Development, Interpersonal Competence, Autism
A Contextualized Framework for Social Skills Assessment, Intervention, and Generalization.
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Sheridan, Susan M.; Hungelmann, Angela; Maughan, Denita Poppenga – School Psychology Review, 1999
Presents a conceptualization of social skills with an emphasis on natural contexts within which children are expected to function. Offers a definition of social skills whereby important considerations of social contexts are emphasized. Emphasizes assessment procedures that address both environmentally relevant and child-specific behaviors, and…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Evaluation Methods, Generalization, Interpersonal Competence
Self-Ratings and Judges' Ratings of Heterosexual Social Anxiety and Skill: A Generalizability Study.
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Farrell, Albert D.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
Self-report and judges' ratings of anxiety and social skill were moderately generalizable across the facets investigated. The relationship between anxiety and skill varied considerably among methods. Substantial variance was found within judges for anxiety ratings and within judges and methods for skill ratings. Variance was influenced by mode of…
Descriptors: Adults, Anxiety, Evaluation Methods, Generalization
Is Social Skills Training Effective for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders? Research Issues and Needs.
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Mathur, Sarup R.; Rutherford, Robert B., Jr. – Behavioral Disorders, 1996
This paper identifies factors possibly influencing long-term effectiveness of social skills training with students having emotional or behavioral disorders. These include: lack of a sound conceptual framework, questionable social validity of target skills, controversies surrounding the nature of social skills deficits, imprecise assessment…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Evaluation Methods
Preferred and Promising Practices for Social Skills Instruction.
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Sugai, George; Lewis, Timothy J. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1996
Discusses the strategies and structures necessary for fostering social competence in all children, especially those at risk of academic or social failure. Discusses strategies for assessing and understanding social skills problems, teaching social skills, and preferred practices for achieving generalized responding. Also provides guidelines for…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Teaching Occupational Social Skills. PRO-ED Series on Transition.
Elksnin, Nick; Elksnin, Linda K. – 1998
Part of a series that provides practical resources to transition personnel on topics essential to the process of preparing individuals with disabilities for adulthood, this guide focuses on teaching occupational social skills. Chapter 1, "Why Teach Occupational Social Skills?," explains the importance of these skills for successful…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Rating Scales, Communication Skills, Curriculum Based Assessment