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Teaching Individuals with Autism Problem-Solving Skills for Resolving Social Conflicts.
Victoria D Suarez1, Adel C Najdowski2, Jonathan Tarbox3
1Endicott College, Beverly, MA USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|September 6, 2021
Summary
This study shows a problem-solving worksheet effectively teaches individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to resolve social conflicts. Participants successfully used the tool and generalized skills to solve untrained conflicts independently.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Social conflict resolution is crucial for societal integration.
- Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face challenges in social conflict resolution.
- Difficulties in this area can impede social interaction and relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of a problem-solving training intervention for individuals with ASD.
- To evaluate the generalization of learned problem-solving skills to untrained social conflicts.
- To determine if a structured worksheet can aid in resolving real-world social conflicts.
Main Methods:
- A nonconcurrent multiple baseline across participants design was employed.
- Three male participants with ASD were trained to use a problem-solving worksheet.
- Training involved multiple exemplar training, error correction, rules, and reinforcement.
Main Results:
- The problem-solving worksheet proved successful in resolving social conflicts in natural settings.
- Participants demonstrated the ability to resolve untrained social conflicts without the worksheet.
- The intervention facilitated the acquisition and application of conflict resolution strategies.
Conclusions:
- Problem-solving training, utilizing a worksheet, is an effective intervention for social conflict resolution in ASD.
- Generalization of skills to untrained situations indicates the robustness of the training.
- This approach supports improved social functioning and integration for individuals with ASD.
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