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  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Digital Health Interventions
  • Adolescent Psychology

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  • Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) use more screen media than neurotypical peers.
  • Web-based interventions show promise for social skills acquisition in ASD.
  • Facebook is the most popular social media platform among teenagers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and clinical impact of a Facebook-based social skills training program for adolescents with ASD.
  • To explore the acceptability and safety of using a social media platform for therapeutic purposes in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involved 6 male adolescents (mean age 14.1 years) in an online social skills group via Facebook.
  • Social and behavioral functioning were measured pre- and post-intervention using standardized scales.
  • Participant and parent feedback on the Facebook intervention was collected.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant improvements in measured social or behavioral outcomes were observed.
  • The Facebook intervention was positively received by participants and parents.
  • The intervention was implemented with privacy protocols and minimal safety risks.

Conclusions:

  • Using Facebook for social skills training in adolescents with ASD is feasible but its clinical impact remains unclear.
  • Social difficulties persisted, and participants still needed support for online peer engagement.
  • Developing a dedicated, closed online platform for ASD social skills training may offer a safer, more effective alternative to public social media.