ERIC Number: EJ1269524
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Oct
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ISSN: ISSN-1362-3613
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Atypical Social Communication Is Associated with Positive Initial Impressions among Peers with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v24 n7 p1841-1848 Oct 2020
Atypical social communication is a key indicator of autism spectrum disorder and has long been presumed to interfere with friendship formation and first impressions among typically developing youth. However, emerging literature suggests that such atypicalities may function differently among groups of peers with autism spectrum disorder. The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between atypical social communication patterns and first impression sociometric ratings by peers in groups of youth with autism spectrum disorder. Findings suggest that, contrary to typically developing individuals, several forms of atypical communication among youth with autism spectrum disorder are associated with more positive first impressions by others with autism spectrum disorder. This suggests that interventions designed to increase friendships "among" youth with autism spectrum disorder may benefit from reframing their approach to addressing atypical social communication.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Communication, Antisocial Behavior, Peer Relationship, Friendship, Intelligence Tests, Diagnostic Tests, Observation, Children, Adolescents, Verbal Ability, Nonverbal Ability, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Nonverbal Communication, Verbal Communication
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test; Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
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