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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the "Skills for Social and Academic Success" ("SASS") Program
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Mychailyszyn, Matthew P. – Advances in School Mental Health Promotion, 2017
The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize the available research on the "Skills for Social and Academic Success" ("SASS") program, a school-based cognitive/behavioural intervention for adolescents with social anxiety disorder. A search of online databases, combined with reference list examination…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Effect Size, Scores, Academic Achievement
An Analysis of the Use of Social Stories in Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Sani Bozkurt, Sunagul; Vuran, Sezgin – Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, 2014
Social stories play a significant part in the teaching skills and behaviors to children with ASD who lack social skills. The purpose of this study is to analyze studies in which social stories were used for teaching social skills to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The present study includes a descriptive review and meta-analysis…
Descriptors: Story Telling, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Skill Development
A Brief Group Intervention Using Video Games to Teach Sportsmanship Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Ferguson, Bill R.; Gillis, Jennifer M.; Sevlever, Melina – Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 2013
Impaired social skills represent a fundamental deficit for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Despite the potential importance of "good sportsmanship," this social skill has received relatively little attention in the literature. The current study utilized a Behavioral Skills Training (BST) approach to teach three…
Descriptors: Sportsmanship, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Video Games
The Use of Biofeedback to Augment the Acquisition of Skills in Performing Joint Mobilization Techniques among Physical Therapy Students
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Timmerberg, Jean Fitzpatrick – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Despite the frequent use of joint mobilizations and the available evidence of its effectiveness as a treatment for various musculoskeletal disorders, it is a technique that has been shown to have great variability within and between raters. This variability is believed to occur because of differences between therapists' ability to perceive…
Descriptors: Biofeedback, Physiology, Physical Therapy, College Students
Evaluation of a School-Based Social Skills Program for Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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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
Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Data Mining (EDM) (9th, Raleigh, North Carolina, June 29-July 2, 2016)
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Barnes, Tiffany, Ed.; Chi, Min, Ed.; Feng, Mingyu, Ed. – International Educational Data Mining Society, 2016
The 9th International Conference on Educational Data Mining (EDM 2016) is held under the auspices of the International Educational Data Mining Society at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, in the USA. The conference, held June 29-July 2, 2016, follows the eight previous editions (Madrid 2015, London 2014, Memphis…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Evidence Based Practice, Inquiry, Science Instruction