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Direct linkÁgústa Á. Arnardóttir; Laufey Á. Guðmundsdóttir; Dagmar Kr. Hannesdóttir; Freyr Halldórsson; Helga Auðardóttir; Berglind Sveinbjörnsdóttir – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Purpose: Social skills difficulties among children on the autism spectrum can impede social, emotional, and academic development, especially with increasing age and social demands. This pilot study examined the efficacy of a 5-week skill-building program for children on the autism spectrum. Although effective social skills programs are available…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Program Evaluation, Friendship, Interpersonal Competence
Benner, Gregory J.; Zeng, Songtian – Early Child Development and Care, 2017
The results of previous research on the "Language for Learning" programme suggest that it produces positive effects on the intellectual, language, and social skills of young children with and without disabilities [Benner, G. J., Trout, A., Nordness, P. N., Nelson, J. R., Knobel, M. L., Epstein, A.,…Epstein, M. H. (2002). "The…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Social Adjustment, Interpersonal Competence, Behavior Problems
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The study reported in this paper examined the effects of "First Step to Success (First Step)," a school- and home-based program intended to improve outcomes for students with moderate to severe behavior problems who may be at risk for academic failure. The study took place in six locations across five states: San Jose, California; Tampa,…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Behavior Modification, Student Behavior
Corkum, Penny; Corbin, Natasha; Pike, Meredith – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2010
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prevalent among school-aged children. An associated feature of the disorder is a deficit in social functioning, which can be detrimental in terms of long-term outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to identify evidence-based interventions which can improve the social skills of children with ADHD. The…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorders, Incidence, Language Skills
Brown, Glyn; Scott-Little, Catherine; Amwake, Lynn; Wynn, Lucy – Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2007
The report provides detailed information about the methods and instruments used to evaluate school readiness initiatives, discusses important considerations in selecting instruments, and provides resources and recommendations that may be helpful to those who are designing and implementing school readiness evaluations. Study results indicate that…
Descriptors: School Readiness, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods
Ogden, Terje; Hagen, Kristine Amlund – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
This study was a randomized control trial (RCT) of Parent Management Training--The Oregon Model (PMTO) in Norway. A sample representing all health regions of Norway and consisting of 112 children with conduct problems and their families participated in the study. Families were randomly assigned to either PMTO or a regular services comparison…
Descriptors: Discipline, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Competence
Newgent, Rebecca A.; Featherston, Larry W.; Stegman, Charles E.; Lee, Sang Min – ERS Spectrum, 2009
The School-Based Mental Health Program's goals are to identify at-risk children, reduce ineffective functioning of at-risk children, provide social service interventions, increase effective parenting skills, help families access community resources, and support mental health education. The program was designed to develop a comprehensive,…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Health Education, Health Programs, Mental Health
