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Do Social Stories help to decrease disruptive behaviour in children with autistic spectrum disorders? A review of the
1Humber NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities : JOID
|March 5, 2014
Summary
Social Stories effectively reduce disruptive behavior in most children with autistic spectrum disorders. However, their isolated use may be less effective without teacher support, and research on other disabilities is limited.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Special Education
Background:
- Autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) present challenges in social interaction and behavior regulation.
- Disruptive behaviors are common in children with ASD, impacting their learning and social integration.
- Social Stories are a widely used intervention to address social and behavioral challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature on the effectiveness of Social Stories in decreasing disruptive behavior in children with ASD.
- To identify themes and assess the overall efficacy of Social Stories as a classroom intervention.
- To explore limitations and areas for future research regarding Social Stories.
Main Methods:
- A structured literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies.
- Seven studies examining the use of Social Stories for disruptive behavior in children with ASD were analyzed.
- Thematic analysis was employed to synthesize findings across the selected studies.
Main Results:
- Social Stories were successful in reducing disruptive behavior for the majority of participants, though success levels varied.
- The intervention is generally considered acceptable for classroom use.
- The effectiveness of Social Stories used in isolation was questioned due to reliance on unplanned verbal prompting in some studies.
Conclusions:
- Social Stories represent a promising intervention for managing disruptive behaviors in children with ASD.
- Further research is needed to clarify the optimal conditions for Social Story implementation, particularly regarding teacher support.
- The efficacy of Social Stories for children with disabilities beyond ASD requires more investigation.
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