| Title: |
An Evaluation of a Behaviorally Based Social Skills Group for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Leaf, Justin B.; Leaf, Jeremy A.; Milne, Christine; Taubman, Mitchell; Oppenheim-Leaf, Misty; Torres, Norma; Townley-Cochran, Donna; Leaf, Ronald; McEachin, John; Yoder, Paul |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Feb 2017 47(2):243-259. |
| Availability: |
Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
17 |
| Publication Date: |
2017 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers |
| Descriptors: |
Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Autism; Interpersonal Competence; Behavior Modification; Randomized Controlled Trials; Control Groups; Intervention; Clinical Diagnosis; Social Behavior |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-016-2949-4 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257 |
| Abstract: |
In this study we evaluated a social skills group which employed a progressive applied behavior analysis model for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. A randomized control trial was utilized; eight participants were randomly assigned to a treatment group and seven participants were randomly assigned to a waitlist control group. The social skills group consisted of 32, 2 h sessions. Teachers implemented a variety of behaviorally based procedures. A blind evaluator measured participants' behavior immediately prior to intervention, immediately following intervention, and during 16 and 32-week maintenance probes. Results of the study demonstrated that participants made significant improvements with their social behavior (p < 0.001) following intervention, and the results were maintained up to 32 weeks after intervention had concluded. [This manuscript was presented at the Meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis in San Antonio Texas in 2015.] |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
38 |
| Entry Date: |
2017 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1130129 |
| Database: |
ERIC |