Increasing Appropriate Conversation Skills Using a Behavioral Skills Training Package for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autor/inn/en	Ryan, Grace; Brady, Shelley; Holloway, Jennifer; Lydon, Helena
Titel	Increasing Appropriate Conversation Skills Using a Behavioral Skills Training Package for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Quelle	In: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 23 (2019) 4, S.567-580 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1744-6295
DOI	10.1177/1744629517750744
Schlagwörter	Intellectual Disability; Behavior Modification; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Skill Development; Interaction; Interpersonal Communication; Interpersonal Competence; Program Effectiveness; Intervention; Small Group Instruction; Feedback (Response); Foreign Countries; Young Adults; Ireland; Oral and Written Language Scales; Social Responsiveness Scale + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Behaviour modification; Verhaltensänderung; Autismus; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Interaktion; Interpersonale Kommunikation; Interpersonale Kompetenz; Ausland; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Irland
Abstract	The current research evaluates the effectiveness of a behavioral skills training (BST) package used to increase appropriate conversation interactions for six adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Deficits in the area of social skills can become a significant feature for individuals with disabilities and in particular for those with ASD. A multiple probe design across participant dyads was employed to examine the effects of the intervention on conversation interactions. The BST package was delivered in small group instruction and included (i) instructions about having a conversation, (ii) modeling a conversation, (iii) practicing a conversation, and (iv) feedback on performance during each session. Results indicated that BST was effective for increasing appropriate conversation interactions for all six participants, and maintenance was evident 4 weeks post intervention. The findings were discussed in relation to the importance of social interactions and communication amongst this population. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01