Behavioral Summer Treatment Program Improves Social and Behavioral Functioning of Four Children With Asperger's Disorder

Autor:	Sylvie Mrug, J. Bart Hodgens
Rok vydání:	2008
Předmět:	Psychiatry and Mental health Clinical Psychology Social inhibition Social skills Social cognition Asperger's disorder Psychological intervention Context (language use) Peer group Social competence Psychology Developmental psychology
Zdroj:	Clinical Case Studies. 7:171-190
ISSN:	1552-3802 1534-6501
DOI:	10.1177/1534650107306293
Popis:	Difficulty in social functioning, especially in the context of a peer group, is one of the defining features of Asperger's disorder. A number of specific deficits in social behavior and cognitions have been identified as underlying the pervasive social problems experienced by these children. Although treatment guidelines recommend the use of behavioral modification to increase social interactions and integration, few studies evaluate treatment effectiveness of specific interventions. In this report, the authors describe the responses of 4 boys with Asperger's disorder to an intensive and comprehensive intervention developed for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, the Summer Treatment Program. This naturalistic, 6-week-long behavioral program produced substantial positive changes in the boys' behavior, social skills, and social relationships. The potential effective components of the program are discussed.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
Externí odkaz:	https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::55ae9302b26bd5514657a8b16480e64d https://doi.org/10.1177/1534650107306293 Zobrazit plný text záznamu