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Saray Bonete1,2, Clara Molinero1, Adrián Garrido-Zurita1
1Departament of Psychology, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 25, 2022
Summary
This study found that a new worksheet improved interpersonal problem-solving skills in adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The task helps generalize skills for the workplace and daily life.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Background:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with challenges in interpersonal problem-solving skills.
- The SCI-Labour Program aims to improve these skills, but generalization to real-world settings remains a challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of a novel ad hoc worksheet (ESCI-Generalization Task) designed to enhance the generalization of interpersonal problem-solving skills.
- To assess the effectiveness of this worksheet as a supplementary tool within the SCI-Labour Program for individuals with ASD.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design comparing 44 adolescents and young adults with ASD to 48 matched neurotypical participants.
- Data collected using the ESCI-Generalization Task before and after program participation.
Main Results:
- Participants with ASD scored lower on the ESCI-Generalization Task across all domains compared to neurotypicals pre-intervention.
- Following the intervention, the ASD group showed significant improvements in total scores and most domains of the ESCI-Generalization Task.
Conclusions:
- The ESCI-Generalization Task is a valuable supplementary tool for the SCI-Labour Program, aiding in the generalization of interpersonal problem-solving skills for individuals with ASD.
- This task can inform clinical practice by identifying specific difficulties and supporting skill development in both workplace and daily life contexts.
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