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: Paperback / softback
Length: 153 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2022
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 social skills training approaches, as well as the specific populations for which these practices have been most extensively evaluated. 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 seeking to implement 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 for individuals with ASD. It discusses the importance of identifying and targeting specific social behavior challenges, using reinforcement strategies, and implementing functional communication training to enhance social interactions and communication skills.

Peer-Mediated Teaching of Persons with Autism: This section highlights the role of peers in teaching social skills to individuals with ASD. It explores peer-mediated teaching techniques, such as peer tutoring, peer mentoring, and social skill groups, and discusses their effectiveness in promoting social competence and reducing social isolation.

Social Narratives of Individuals with ASD: Social narratives are powerful tools for individuals with ASD to understand and navigate social situations. This section discusses the creation and use of social narratives, including their benefits in promoting social understanding, reducing anxiety, and improving communication skills.

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 training for individuals with ASD, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for improving social outcomes and quality of life.

Weight: 267g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030916671
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022