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The Effects Of Peer Delivered Social Skills Training On The Social Interaction Skills Of High School Students With Mental Retardation
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Book Synopsis The Effects of Peer-delivered Social Skills Training on the Social Interaction Skills of High School Students with Mental Retardation by : Stacey Victoria Hall
Download or read book The Effects of Peer-delivered Social Skills Training on the Social Interaction Skills of High School Students with Mental Retardation written by Stacey Victoria Hall and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Role of Social Skills Training in Improving Social Competence in Individuals with Mental Retardation by : Amna Arif
Download or read book Role of Social Skills Training in Improving Social Competence in Individuals with Mental Retardation written by Amna Arif and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2011-10-07 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2010 in the subject Pedagogy - Orthopaedagogy and Special Education, , course: Human Exceptionalities, language: English, abstract: The social competence is very important to survive successfully in society. Everybody needs to be socially competent for living a better life in society, having good relationships and interactions with others. Researchers have concluded that deficits in social competence can affect later success in life. Social competence has frequently been cited as a critical component of life adjustment (e.g., Epstein & Cullinan, 1987; Neel, 1988). In particular, the importance of social competence and related personality features has been stressed for individuals who have mental retardation or other developmental disabilities (e.g., Balla & Zigler, 1979). As a consequence, social skills instruction has increasingly been recognized as a key component to be included in intervention programs for students who are mildly mentally retarded. (Gable. A.R & Warren. F.S., 1993). The American Association on Mental Retardation (2002), defines mental retardation as “Mental retardation is disability characterized by significant limitation both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social and practical adaptive skills. This disability originates before age 18”. (p.1). Social skills are specific behaviors that facilitate interpersonal interactions and maintain a degree of independence in daily functioning. Social competence involves the use of those skills at the right times and places, showing social perception, cognition, and judgment of how to act in a particular situation and how to adjust one’s behavior to meet different situations (Greenspan, 1979, 1990; Kerr & Nelson, 1989; Sargent, 1989).
Book Synopsis Handbook of Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder by : Justin B. Leaf
Download or read book Handbook of Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder written by Justin B. Leaf and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook identifies the various social deficiencies widely associated with children and youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It discusses possible causes as well as the lifelong effects if these deficiencies are not addressed. The handbook presents current behavioral and curriculum-based methods for assessing social deficits. Chapters examine the various interventions that have been used to improve social skills and behavior, including video modeling, peer-mediated interventions, and script fading. Chapters also assess various interventions using empirically based procedures, evaluate the research of each of these procedures, provide guidelines for treatment planning, and offer clinical recommendations. The handbook concludes with future directions for the development of both social behavior and clinical social skills interventions. Topics featured in the Handbook include: Impairments in social behavior that may result in negative outcomes such as depression, loneliness, and suicide in individuals with ASD. Bullying among youth with ASD. Behavioral skills training to promote social behavior of individuals with ASD. The Early Start Denver Model approach to helping young children with ASD. The implementation of social skills groups for individuals diagnosed with ASD. The Handbook of Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians/professionals, and graduate students in clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, behavioral therapy, and social work, as well as such interrelated disciplines as child and adolescent psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine/therapy, pediatrics, and special education/educational psychology.
Book Synopsis Social Skills Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders by : Tiffany Lynn Born
Download or read book Social Skills Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Tiffany Lynn Born and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although there is a push to include students with autism spectrum disorders in the general academic context, students with autism are often not fully included in the social environment of schools. Even when students with autism are in the same settings as their typically developing peers, they often have few social interactions with their peers (e.g., Carter, Hughes, Guth, & Copeland, 2005). One reason for the dearth of social interactions that students with autism have during the school day may be related to deficits in social skills which can interfere with interactions with peers. Peer networks, a type of peer-mediated intervention, have been shown to be effective in increasing the social contacts and relationships of students with disabilities. In peer networks, gains in social interactions are accomplished by providing training to general education peers who compromise a social network for the student with a disability (SWD) outside of the classroom setting. However, the literature on peer networks varies as to if specific social skills training for the SWD is included and often does not fully examine specific or even general social skills deficits of the SWD. This study examined the effectiveness of a peer network plus intervention which incorporated an explicit social skills training component within a peer network framework. Four participants with an educational diagnosis of autism participated in a 10 week peer network intervention. A social skills training component was added to the peer network systematically. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the peer network plus intervention for (a) enhancing targeted social skills of the students with autism, (b) enhancing broader social skills as measured by multiple social skill and adaptive questionnaires, and (c) increasing the number of social contacts, friendships, and interactions students with autism have in high schools. In addition, the social validity of this intervention was measured in order to determine the feasibility and acceptability for use in schools and by school personnel. Finally, the study examined the sensitivity of the Autism Social Skills Profile (ASSP, Bellini & Hopf, 2007) for use as a progress monitoring tool with these interventions. Using a multiple baseline across participants design, this study demonstrated that the social skills component of the peer network plus intervention was effective at improving the targeted social skills of all four participants. Two independent coders found Strong Overall Evidence for improvements in social skills when the social skills component was added for each participant. There was Moderate Overall Evidence for the impact of the social skills training component on the number of interactions students with autism had with their peers during the network meetings. Students with autism, peers without disabilities, and school staff interventionists all rated the intervention favorably. The ASSP was not consistently sensitive enough to detect improvements in social skills for all participants. Implications of the study, as well as limitations and directions for future research, are discussed.
Book Synopsis Dissertation Abstracts International by :
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstracts of dissertations available on microfilm or as xerographic reproductions.
Book Synopsis The PEERS Curriculum for School-Based Professionals by : Elizabeth A. Laugeson
Download or read book The PEERS Curriculum for School-Based Professionals written by Elizabeth A. Laugeson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The PEERS® Curriculum for School-Based Professionals brings UCLA's highly acclaimed and widely popular PEERS program into the school setting. This sixteen-week program, clinically proven to significantly improve social skills and social interactions among teens with autism spectrum disorder, is now customized for the needs of psychologists, counselors, speech pathologists, administrators, and teachers. The manual is broken down into clearly divided lesson plans, each of which have concrete rules and steps, corresponding homework assignments, plans for review, and unique, fun activities to ensure that teens are comfortable incorporating what they've learned. The curriculum also includes parent handouts, tips for preparing for each lesson, strategies for overcoming potential pitfalls, and the research underlying this transformative program.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Developmental Disabilities by : Samuel L. Odom
Download or read book Handbook of Developmental Disabilities written by Samuel L. Odom and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood. Chapters present established and emerging approaches to promoting communication and language abilities, academic skills, positive social relationships, and vocational and independent living skills. Current practices in positive behavior support are discussed, as are strategies for supporting family adaptation and resilience.
Book Synopsis Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read by : Julie A. Hadwin
Download or read book Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read written by Julie A. Hadwin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This workbook expands upon the authors? Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide to present the most effective approaches, strategies, and practical guidelines to help alleviate social and communication problems in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Complements the best-selling Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read: A Practical Guide for use in practical settings Answers the need for more training of professionals in early interventions for children assessed with ASD called for by the National Plan for Autism Written by a team of experts in the field Covers issues such as how to interpret facial expressions; how to recognize feelings of anger, sadness, fear and happiness; how to perceive how feelings are affected by what happens and what is expected to happen; how to see things from another person?s perspective; and how to understand another person?s knowledge and beliefs
Book Synopsis The Impact of Trained Peers on the Generalization of Social Competence of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders Participating in a School-based Social Competence Program by : Carla Schmidt
Download or read book The Impact of Trained Peers on the Generalization of Social Competence of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders Participating in a School-based Social Competence Program written by Carla Schmidt and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the social competence literature shows that individuals with HFA/AS can acquire social skills, these skills often do not consistently generalize into natural environments. Peer-mediated interventions have proven successful in teaching a number of social behaviors to individuals with ASD and have also shown to promote generalization and maintenance. The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of two peer-mediated interventions for three adolescent males with HFA/AS ages 12 and 13 in natural settings and the effects of these interventions on the generalization and maintenance of social skills acquired in a school-based social competence program. Using a single subject multiple treatments design the interventions were introduced and then compared to adjacent conditions. The results indicate that participants with HFA/AS made substantial improvements in social competence as a result of participating in the school based social competence program. There is also evidence that some skills acquired in the program generalized naturally to untrained settings. However, by training peers to deliver social interventions in natural environments, social interaction increased above natural levels found in baseline and above levels found during the social competence program alone. Finally, the results indicate that the peer mediated initiation intervention is more effective at eliciting social interaction with adolescents with HFA/AS than the peer mediated proximity intervention.
Book Synopsis American Doctoral Dissertations by :
Download or read book American Doctoral Dissertations written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Preventing Problem Behaviors by : Bob Algozzine
Download or read book Preventing Problem Behaviors written by Bob Algozzine and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's increasingly diverse PreK–12 classrooms, problem behaviors can often interrupt instructional time and disrupt learning. Designed for 21st-century school leaders, administrators, behavior specialists, and classroom teachers, this research-based guide offers specific strategies and plans for preventing problem behavior at both the classroom and school level. Based on the premise that early response to problems can lead to better outcomes for students, the book's content is framed around four essential areas: foundations, intervention, collaboration, and evaluation. Within these areas, this accessible guide features: -The latest information on the science and practice of prevention -Reasons why conflict resolution, peer mediation, and bully-proofing are essential to prevention -Effective practices for teaching social skills to young children -Proven techniques for implementing schoolwide positive behavior support -Tools for using individual behavior plans to prevent problems -Ideas for home-school and community partnerships and culturally responsible teaching -Critical strategies for monitoring student progress and evaluating prevention practices -New, updated chapters, including information on preschool behavior support and RTI This valuable resource provides all the tools and strategies school leaders and teachers need to keep children focused on learning.
Book Synopsis A Peer-delivered Social Interaction Intervention for High School Students with Autism by : Michelle Nicole Harvey
Download or read book A Peer-delivered Social Interaction Intervention for High School Students with Autism written by Michelle Nicole Harvey and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Social Skills Deficits in Students with Disabilities by : H. Nicole Myers
Download or read book Social Skills Deficits in Students with Disabilities written by H. Nicole Myers and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social skills may impact a student with a disability more than the disability itself. Learn the social deficits and challenges associated with disabilities as well as strategies to support social skill development. A variety of professionals share their success strategies so readers (parents, teachers, counselors, psychologists, and others working in the disability field) can incorporate them into their professional “toolbox” and practice. Included are strategies from Special Educators, School Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselors, an Occupational Therapist, and a Psychologist. Current issues such as bullying are explored in addition to ways that professionals and universities should be involved in supporting social skills of students with disabilities. A special section on working with parents includes a handout with strategies parents can use while social skills are developing in their child.
Book Synopsis A Peer-delivered Social Interaction Intervention for High School Students with Autism by : Joseph Casey Cosgriff
Download or read book A Peer-delivered Social Interaction Intervention for High School Students with Autism written by Joseph Casey Cosgriff and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Effects of Social Skills Training on Students with Mild Mental Retardation in a Self-contained Classroom by : Beth Ann Klingler
Download or read book Effects of Social Skills Training on Students with Mild Mental Retardation in a Self-contained Classroom written by Beth Ann Klingler and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Effects of Teacher-directed and Peer-directed Social Skills Training on the Social Interaction Skills of Middle School Students with Serious Emotional Disturbances by : Concepcion Ortiz Blake
Download or read book The Effects of Teacher-directed and Peer-directed Social Skills Training on the Social Interaction Skills of Middle School Students with Serious Emotional Disturbances written by Concepcion Ortiz Blake and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Aggressive behaviors of students are increasingly a primary concern for both teachers and parents. One means for addressing this problem is to teach students social skills that will enhance socially appropriate behaviors. Previous studies have shown that teaching students with aggressive behaviors specific social skills will provide alternative positive behaviors (e. g., Dunlap & Childs, 1996; Middleton, 1994; Middleton & Cartledge, 1995; Moore, Cartledge, & Heckaman, 1995; Walker, 1998). The purpose of this study was to further investigate the effects of social skills training on the social interaction skills of students with challenging behaviors and examine the effects of teacher-directed and student-directed instruction. In this study the researcher used direct instruction procedures to systematically teach specific social skills to 12 elementary-aged students with serious emotional disorders (SED) in a small group setting. Immediately following the instruction a 18-minute observation was made of the students. Increases in frequency of appropriate behaviors were exhibited by the students during the two intervention phases for all three targeted behaviors, compared to baseline conditions. These increases indicate that the curriculum- based, teacher-directed, and peer-directed social skills instruction was an effective strategy for students with SED in this study. The change in behavior was replicated at each level in the multiple baseline design.
Book Synopsis PEERS® for Young Adults by : Elizabeth Laugeson
Download or read book PEERS® for Young Adults written by Elizabeth Laugeson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Session 1. Trading information and starting conversations -- session 2. Trading information and maintaining conversations -- session 3. Finding a source of friends -- session 4. Electronic communication -- session 5. Appropriate use of humor -- session 6. Entering group conversations -- session 7. Exiting conversations -- session 8. Get-togethers -- session 9. Dating etiquette : letting someone know you like them -- session 10. Dating etiquette : asking someone on a date -- session 11. Dating etiquette : going on dates -- session 12. Dating etiquette : dating do's and don'ts -- session 13. Handling disagreements -- session 14. Handling direct bullying -- session 15. Handling indirect bullying -- session 16. Moving forward and graduation.
