Social Skill Intervention Strategies for Children with Autism
[Pages:51]Social Skill Intervention Strategies for Children with
Autism
Megan Bailey Clinical Interventionist III Mbailey@
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) ? Most prevalent childhood developmental disorder in the U.S ? 1 in 110 children are affected by ASD
? 1 in 110 children are affected by ASD
? Most prevalent developmental disorder in the US
? 4 males: 1 female
? In Arizona in 2002 the median age of diagnosis for autism was 5 years 3 months
? 2007 SARRC
Autism
? Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder in which excesses and deficits in behavior are observed that have a neurological basis.
? DSM-IV; 3 areas of impairment: ? 1. Social interaction. ? 2. Communication. ? 3. Restricted and repetitive behavior.
? 2007 SARRC
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Social
Communication
Restrictive/ Repetitive Behavior
? 2007 SARRC
Research on Social
Development
? Without support, children with ASD may have difficulty:
? Starting up a conversation ? Invite kids over to play ? Go to parties ? Joining activities ? Keeping up with the game or understanding the rules
? Lack of social relationships in childhood may lead to:
? Decreased employment ? Decreased independent living ? Decreased life expectancy ? Severe mental health problems
(depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety)
(Strain, 1991; Wing, 1981; Strain & Schwartz, 2001)
? 2007 SARRC
Relationships/Friendships
? Provide continuous, stable relationships with familiar peers
? Bolster self-worth, sense of belonging ? Provide companionship, affection, emotional support ? Create opportunities to share hopes, fears, and
interests ? Help us learn about the social world outside our
families and self
? 2007 SARRC
Skills Necessary for Friendship
? Sharing ? Ability to compromise ? Consider another person's perspective ? Companionship ? Empathy ? Conflict Resolution ? Reliability ? Ability to exchange feelings
(Asher, Parker, & Walker, 1998)
? 2007 SARRC
Research Related to ASD and Social Skill Development
? Physically integrating students alone may not be enough (Gresham, 1984; Kamps et al., 1998)
? Students with disabilities considered "least liked" (Sale & Carey, 1995)
? Incidence of peer victimization (Shtayermman, 2007; Little,
2002)
? High levels of bullying ? Peer shunning
? Not invited to birthday parties ? Eating alone at lunch ? Picked last for teams
? 2007 SARRC
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