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ERIC Number: EJ1090378
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Mar
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Improving Empathic Communication Skills in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Koegel, Lynn Kern; Ashbaugh, Kristen; Navab, Anahita; Koegel, Robert L.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v46 n3 p921-933 Mar 2016
The literature suggests that many individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience challenges with recognizing and describing emotions in others, which may result in difficulties with the verbal expression of empathy during communication. Thus, there is a need for intervention techniques targeting this area. Using a multiple baseline across participants design, this study examined the effectiveness of a video-feedback intervention with a visual framework component to improve verbal empathetic statements and questions during conversation for adults with ASD. Following intervention, all participants improved in verbal expression of empathetic statements and empathetic questions during conversation with generalization and maintenance of gains. Furthermore, supplemental assessments indicated that each participant improved in their general level of empathy and confidence in communication skills.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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