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ERIC Number: EJ650439
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1088-3576
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The Effectiveness of Social Skills Intervention Targeting Nonverbal Communication for Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Related Pervasive Developmental Delays.
Barnhill, Gena P.; Cook, Katherine Tapscott; Tebbenkamp, Kelly; Myles, Brenda Smith
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, v17 n2 p112-18 Sum 2002
A study investigated the effectiveness of an 8-week social skills intervention targeting nonverbal communication for eight adolescents with Asperger syndrome. Although minimal nonverbal communication skills development was apparent, some social relationships were developed and the ability of some participants to read the nonverbal communication of others improved. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Asperger Syndrome, Body Language, Facial Expressions, Interpersonal Competence, Nonverbal Communication, Program Effectiveness, Secondary Education, Social Cognition, Social Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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