ERIC Number: EJ772646
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Sep
Pages: 11
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
Brief Report: Group Social-Multimodal Intervention for HFASD
Bauminger, Nirit
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v37 n8 p1605-1615 Sep 2007
Current study is the second part of a 2-year cognitive-behavioral-ecological (CB-E) intervention for high-functioning (HF) children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We examined the utility of a group-centered intervention on children's ability to interact cooperatively with peers during structured and non-structured social situations. Direct (e.g., social problem solving) and indirect (theory of mind; executive function) treatment effects on social cognitive capabilities were also examined. Participants were 26 preadolescent HF children with ASD. Study results demonstrated direct and indirect treatment effects on social cognition and mixed results regarding children's social interaction capabilities. Although children's cooperative capabilities within the intervention group improved, dyadic, and group social interactions during school recess did not. Discussion focused on the utility of such group-intervention in increasing social functioning.
Descriptors: Social Problems, Intervention, Social Cognition, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Group Therapy, Peer Relationship, Outcomes of Treatment, Sensitivity Training, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Research Design, Early Adolescents
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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