An Evaluation of a Social Skills Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities preparing for Employment in Ireland: A Pilot Study
An Evaluation of a Social Skills Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities preparing for Employment in Ireland: A Pilot Study
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对患有自闭症谱系障碍和智力障碍的成年人在爱尔兰准备就业的社会技能干预的评估：试点研究
DOI：
10.1007/s10803-017-3441-5
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发表时间：
2017
影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
Helena Lydon
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作者：
Edith Walsh;Jennifer Holloway;Helena Lydon
自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）患者面临着与就业机会和工作场所参与有关的重大障碍。本研究评估了步行者社会技能课程的有效性：ACCESS程序和视频建模，以增加必要的工作场所包容的社会沟通技能。与会者参加了两次会议（即，3 h），持续20周。一个多探头设计被用来证明社会技能的结果在三个广泛的课程领域（即，同伴相关的、成人相关的和自我相关的社交技能）。还进行了干预前后的标准化评估。结果显示，目标社会技能显着增加，并在干预后的问题行为显着减少。证据的维护和推广也被证明。实践和研究的影响进行了讨论。
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are faced with significant barriers relating to employment opportunities and workplace participation. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Walker social skills curriculum: the ACCESS program and video modeling to increase social communication skills necessary for workplace inclusion. Participants attended two sessions (i.e., 3 h) per week across a period of 20 weeks. A multiple-probe design was used to demonstrate social skills outcomes across three broad curricular areas (i.e., peer-related, adult-related, and self-related social skills). Pre-and post-intervention standardized assessments were also taken. Results showed significant increases in target social skills and a significant decrease in problem behaviors following intervention. Evidence of maintenance and generalization were also demonstrated. Implications for practice and research are discussed.