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Part I: Group Models Developed from Collaborations Between Researchers and Community Agencies

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Building Social Skills in Group, School, and Community Settings

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Pages 175-193 | Received 12 Mar 2008, Accepted 19 Feb 2009, Published online: 12 Apr 2010
 

Abstract

Adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face a variety of social difficulties as they interact with same-aged peers and adults in their schools and communities. Few empirically based interventions have been designed to increase social understanding (e.g., understanding gestures and facial expressions), social interaction abilities (e.g., initiating conversation with peers), and social competence (e.g., distinguishing between teasing and joking). This article reviews the most effective strategies for increasing social skills in adolescents with ASD and also gives examples of how to implement these strategies in group, school, and community settings.

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