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ERIC Number: EJ1221772
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Aug
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Examining Demographics in Randomized Controlled Trials of Group-Based Social Skills Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Safer-Lichtenstein, Jonathan; Hamilton, Jillian C.; McIntyre, Laura Lee
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v49 n8 p3453-3461 Aug 2019
We reviewed the demographic reporting practices and diversity of participants in published randomized controlled trial studies of group-based social skills interventions (GSSIs) for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A total of 17 studies met inclusionary criteria. Results of this review suggest that the majority of published RCTs reported on participant gender and race/ethnicity, with fewer studies including details on household income and caregiver education. Study samples generally lacked diversity, with an overrepresentation of participants who were male, White, and from upper-middle class backgrounds. Additionally, we found that nearly all GSSI studies focused on participants with average or high IQs, or were specifically classified as having a higher functioning sub-diagnosis within ASD. Implications and future directions for research are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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