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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-09-2010 | Original Paper

Social Competence Intervention for Youth with Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism: An Initial Investigation

Auteurs: Janine P. Stichter, Melissa J. Herzog, Karen Visovsky, Carla Schmidt, Jena Randolph, Tia Schultz, Nicholas Gage

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 9/2010

Abstract

Individuals with high functioning autism (HFA) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) exhibit difficulties in the knowledge or correct performance of social skills. This subgroup’s social difficulties appear to be associated with deficits in three social cognition processes: theory of mind, emotion recognition and executive functioning. The current study outlines the development and initial administration of the group-based Social Competence Intervention (SCI), which targeted these deficits using cognitive behavioral principles. Across 27 students age 11–14 with a HFA/AS diagnosis, results indicated significant improvement on parent reports of social skills and executive functioning. Participants evidenced significant growth on direct assessments measuring facial expression recognition, theory of mind and problem solving. SCI appears promising, however, larger samples and application in naturalistic settings are warranted.

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Titel: Social Competence Intervention for Youth with Asperger Syndrome and High-functioning Autism: An Initial Investigation
Auteurs: Janine P. Stichter
Melissa J. Herzog
Karen Visovsky
Carla Schmidt
Jena Randolph
Tia Schultz
Nicholas Gage
Publicatiedatum: 01-09-2010
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2010
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-0959-1

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