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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-09-2012 | Original Paper

Exploring the Social Impact of Being a Typical Peer Model for Included Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Jill Locke, Erin Rotheram-Fuller, Connie Kasari

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 9/2012

Abstract

This study examined the social impact of being a typical peer model as part of a social skills intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Participants were drawn from a randomized-controlled-treatment trial that examined the effects of targeted interventions on the social networks of 60 elementary-aged children with ASD. Results demonstrated that typical peer models had higher social network centrality, received friendships, friendship quality, and less loneliness than non-peer models. Peer models were also more likely to be connected with children with ASD than non-peer models at baseline and exit. These results suggest that typical peers can be socially connected to children with ASD, as well as other classmates, and maintain a strong and positive role within the classroom.

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Titel: Exploring the Social Impact of Being a Typical Peer Model for Included Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Jill Locke
Erin Rotheram-Fuller
Connie Kasari
Publicatiedatum: 01-09-2012
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2012
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1437-0

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