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Publication Date: 2021-May
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Social Interaction Skill Intervention for Autistic Adults with Intellectual Disability and Limited Language: A Pilot of the SKILL Program
Ferguson, Emily F.; Drapalik, Krista N.; Liang, Jeffrey; Hua, Klaire; Feerst, Harrison; Mallory, Alice B.; Vernon, Ty W.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v51 n5 p1641-1657 May 2021
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-topicĀ 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.
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Intervention, Adults, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Language Impairments, Socialization, Verbal Ability, Interpersonal Communication, Eye Movements, Listening Skills
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Language: English
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