Social Skills Interventions for Children with Autism

Authors:

Scattone, D.

Source:

Psychology in the Schools, Volume 44, Issue 7, p.717-726 (2007)

Layperson Summary:

Teachers need to teach children with autism social skills as well as reading, writing, and math.

People with autism often lack social skills. Research shows that social skills can be learned and therefore social skills therapy can help children with autism. Therefore, social skills should be on the Individual Education Plan (IEP). The first social skill to teach is looking at another person and making eye contact. This review article describes many types of social skills therapy.

Scientific Abstract

page last updated 11/19/2007

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