An Initial Investigation of the Generalization of a School-Based Social Competence Intervention for Youth with High-Functioning Autism. (16th November 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schmidt, Carla; Stichter, Janine P.; Lierheimer, Kristin; McGhee, Stephanie; O'Connor, Karen V.
• Other Names: Kasari Connie Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Autism research and treatment. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-11-16
• Subjects: Autism -- Periodicals; Autism -- Research -- Periodicals; Autism -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Autistic people -- Services for -- Periodicals; 616.85882005
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/589539
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-1925

Abstract

Abstract : This study evaluated the impact of generalization of the Social Competence Intervention-Adolescent (SCI-A) curriculum in a school setting for individuals with high-functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome (N = 6 ). This study examined to what degree the generalization of the SCI-A curriculum could be measured when delivered in a school setting. Across the six participants preliminary results suggest improvement on teacher reports of social skills and executive functioning. Some improvements were also evident in direct measures of facial-expression recognition. Data collected in the nonintervention settings indicated that some generalization of social interaction skills may have occurred for all six participants. Future research directions are discussed.