ERIC Number: EJ1284168
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Publication Date: 2021-Feb
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Digitally-Mediated Social Stories Support Children on the Autism Spectrum Adapting to a Change in a 'Real-World' Context
Smith, Elizabeth; Constantin, Aurora; Johnson, Hilary; Brosnan, Mark
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v51 n2 p514-526 Feb 2021
Social Stories™ (SS) is a widely used intervention for children on the autism spectrum. A preliminary survey of 103 practitioners highlighted that SS are often used to support adapting to a change. This study investigated the use of digitally-mediated SS to support ten children on the autism spectrum attending a school summer camp. Teacher perceptions of anxiety, understanding and closeness to the goal of the SS were assessed before and after the intervention (prior to the event). The pre- post-intervention comparisons highlighted significant improvements in child understanding, anxiety, and closeness to goal with medium-large effect sizes. The child's understanding and closeness to SS goal post-intervention related to their difficulties with the SS goal and their anxiety during the event.
Descriptors: Intervention, Interpersonal Competence, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Change, Adjustment (to Environment), Anxiety, Effect Size, Summer Programs, Outcomes of Treatment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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