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ERIC Number: EJ782119
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 16
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1362-3613
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Improving Question Asking in High-Functioning Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Effectiveness of Small-Group Training
Palmen, Annemiek; Didden, Robert; Arts, Marieke
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v12 n1 p83-98 2008
Small-group training consisting of feedback and self-management was effective in improving question-asking skills during tutorial conversations in nine high-functioning adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Training was implemented in a therapy room and lasted 6 weeks. Sessions were conducted once a week and lasted about an hour. Experimenters collected data during tutorial conversations in a natural setting. Training of question-asking skills consisted of verbal feedback and role-play during short simulated conversations and a table game. A self-management strategy and common stimuli (e.g., flowchart) were included to promote generalization. Mean percentage of correct questions during tutorial conversations improved significantly after training. Response efficiency also increased. Participants and personal coaches evaluated the training as effective and acceptable. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands
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