| Title: |
Social Interaction Skill Intervention for Autistic Adults with Intellectual Disability and Limited Language: A Pilot of the SKILL Program |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Ferguson, Emily F.; Drapalik, Krista N.; Liang, Jeffrey; Hua, Klaire; Feerst, Harrison; Mallory, Alice B.; Vernon, Ty W. |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. May 2021 51(5):1641-1657. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
17 |
| Publication Date: |
2021 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Interpersonal Competence; Intervention; Adults; Autism; Intellectual Disability; Language Impairments; Socialization; Verbal Ability; Interpersonal Communication; Eye Movements; Listening Skills |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-020-04659-1 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257 |
| Abstract: |
There is a dearth of research that focuses on social intervention efforts for adults on the autism spectrum with intellectual disability and limited conversational language. Using a multiple baseline experimental design, this pilot investigation of the Socialization Knowledge for Individuals with Limited Language (SKILL) program evaluated a novel peer-facilitated group program specifically designed to target social interaction skills for this population. Findings from five pilot participants yielded evidence of social improvements across specific verbal skills (on-topic conversational contributions and responses) and nonverbal behaviors (eye-contact, active listening), as evidenced by coded social conversation probes and parent-report measures. These findings demonstrate the promise of a socialization intervention for a population that has historically been neglected in the social intervention research literature. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2021 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1294336 |
| Database: |
ERIC |