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Published on: July 31, 2017
Social skills training for children with autism
Amy J Bohlander1, Felice Orlich, Christopher K Varley
1Department of Psychiatry, Seattle Children's Hospital, Autism Clinic, M/S CAC, 4909 25th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. amy.bohlander@seattlechildrens.org
Abstract:
This article summarizes the current literature on social skills training for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. The article describes several different methods of social skills training, along with a summary of research findings on effectiveness. Interventions described include social skills groups, peer mentoring/training, social stories, and video modeling. The article also describes information about accessing social skills training services, and concludes with future directions and recommendations for pediatricians.
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