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Brief Report: Feasibility of Social Cognition and Interaction Training for Adults with High Functioning Autism

Auteurs: Lauren M. Turner-Brown, Timothy D. Perry, Gabriel S. Dichter, James W. Bodfish, David L. Penn

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 9/2008

Abstract

The goal of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and utility of a group-based cognitive behavioral intervention to improve social-cognitive functioning in adults with high-functioning autism (HFA). We modified the treatment manual of a previously validated intervention, Social Cognition and Interaction Training (SCIT), for optimal use with HFA adults (SCIT-A). We then conducted a pilot study to compare SCIT-A (n = 6) to treatment as usual (TAU) (n = 5) for adults with HFA. Feasibility was supported; attendance was high (92%) and satisfaction reports were primarily positive. Participants in SCIT-A showed significant improvement in theory-of-mind skills and trend level improvements in social communication skills; TAU participants did not show these improvements. Findings indicate SCIT-A shows promise as an intervention for adults with HFA.

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Titel: Brief Report: Feasibility of Social Cognition and Interaction Training for Adults with High Functioning Autism
Auteurs: Lauren M. Turner-Brown
Timothy D. Perry
Gabriel S. Dichter
James W. Bodfish
David L. Penn
Publicatiedatum: 01-10-2008
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2008
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-008-0545-y

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