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Published on: July 31, 2017
Effectiveness of a manualized summer social treatment program for high-functioning children with autism spectrum
Christopher Lopata1, Marcus L Thomeer, Martin A Volker
1Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, 409 Baldy Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1000, USA. cjlopata@buffalo.edu
Abstract:
This paper presents findings from the final two years of a four-year study investigating a manualized social treatment program for high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorders. The study sought to (1) replicate and expand findings from years one and two; (2) compare outcomes of participants who received response-cost feedback versus non-categorical feedback; and (3) provide further evidence of program feasibility. Results indicated significant improvements in social skills and problem behaviors, however no significant differences for face emotion recognition. Measures of several socially-related behaviors yielded mixed results based on rater. While parent ratings did not appear to favor one feedback format, staff ratings appeared to favor the response-cost format on some measures. Results also provided support for program feasibility.
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