Social Skills Teaching for Individuals with Autism: Integrating Research into Practice

This book examines current trends and practices in social skills instruction for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), focusing on empirical support of current practices and for which populations such practices have been most frequently evaluated. It provides practical guides to utilization for implementing commonly evaluated social skills teaching strategies and offers recommendations for future research and intervention strategies to overcome limitations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 153 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the latest trends and effective practices in social skills instruction for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It provides a thorough examination of empirical evidence supporting current approaches and the specific populations for which these practices have been most extensively evaluated, such as age ranges and functional levels. The book offers detailed insights into key social skills teaching strategies, along with their theoretical foundations, relevant empirical support, and practical guidelines for their implementation. These utilization guides are invaluable tools for practitioners in implementing commonly evaluated social skills teaching approaches. Furthermore, the book addresses the limitations of social skills training and presents recommendations for future research and intervention strategies aimed at overcoming these limitations.

Key topics covered in this book include:

Video Modeling and Social Skills Training for Individuals with ASD: This section explores the use of video modeling as a powerful tool for teaching social skills to individuals with ASD. It discusses the benefits of visual reinforcement, modeling social behaviors, and promoting generalization of skills across different contexts.

Behavioral Skills Training for ASD: The book provides an in-depth exploration of behavioral skills training, which is a widely used approach to improving social communication and behavior in individuals with ASD. It discusses the principles of behavior analysis, the selection of target behaviors, and the implementation of effective behavior modification techniques.

Peer-Mediated Teaching of Persons with Autism: This section highlights the importance of peer-mediated teaching in promoting social skills and social competence among individuals with ASD. It discusses the benefits of peer interactions, the training of peers as teachers, and the development of social skills through collaborative activities.

Social Narratives of Individuals with ASD: Social narratives are powerful tools that assist individuals with ASD in understanding social situations, developing social skills, and reducing anxiety. The book explores the use of social narratives in teaching social skills, including the creation of personalized narratives, the use of visual aids, and the integration of social narratives into daily routines.

Social Skills Teaching for Individuals with Autism is an essential resource for researchers, professors, graduate students, clinicians, therapists, and other professionals involved in clinical child and school psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, social work, public health, and all interrelated disciplines. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of social skills instruction for individuals with ASD, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for improving their social communication and behavior.

Weight: 424g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030916640
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022