ERIC Number: EJ1422875
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-1941-1243
EISSN: EISSN-1941-1251
A Scoping Review: Social Stories Supporting Behavior Change for Individuals with Autism
Dominique H. Como; Margaret Goodfellow; Delaney Hudak; Sharon A. Cermak
Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, v17 n1 p154-175 2024
Social Stories (also known as social narratives) help individuals participate in and understand social situations. This scoping review identifies and synthesizes social narrative research targeting behavior change in individuals with ASD. Using the following questions as a guide: (a) What is the scope of social narrative interventions used for individuals with ASD, (b) What behavior change outcome measures are evaluated, and (c) What research designs are used; five databases were searched from 2007-to-2018. Fifty-six articles met the criteria. Primary outcomes were sorted into two macro-categories: Reduce Disruptive Behaviors and Increase Desired Behaviors. Most, but not all, studies were found to be effective for various behaviors such as aggressive actions, verbal protests, identifying emotions, executive functioning, following directions, and responding in social situations. Social narratives can be used to promote skills/behaviors in individuals with ASD to enable participation, an important goal in occupational therapy practice. They are an accessible and feasible intervention that can be implemented in various settings for behaviors including activities of daily living, social skills, independence, and self-regulation. Most research reviewed used a single subject design, which is a limitation of the research as it makes results difficult to generalize. However, through replication, functional relationships can be determined. Additional research utilizing randomized control trials is recommended.
Descriptors: Story Telling, Personal Narratives, Behavior Change, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Behavior Modification, Outcome Measures, Research Design, Educational Research, Aggression, Resistance (Psychology), Psychological Patterns, Executive Function, Interpersonal Competence, Participation, Occupational Therapy, Skill Development, Daily Living Skills, Independent Living, Self Control
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) (NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: U01DE024978; 3U01DE02497804S1; 5F31DE030006