| Title |
An Evaluation of a Social Skills Intervention for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities preparing for Employment in Ireland: A Pilot Study
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, December 2017
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-017-3441-5 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Edith Walsh, Jennifer Holloway, Helena Lydon |
| Abstract |
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are faced with significant barriers relating to employment opportunities and workplace participation. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Walker social skills curriculum: the ACCESS program and video modeling to increase social communication skills necessary for workplace inclusion. Participants attended two sessions (i.e., 3 h) per week across a period of 20 weeks. A multiple-probe design was used to demonstrate social skills outcomes across three broad curricular areas (i.e., peer-related, adult-related, and self-related social skills). Pre-and post-intervention standardized assessments were also taken. Results showed significant increases in target social skills and a significant decrease in problem behaviors following intervention. Evidence of maintenance and generalization were also demonstrated. Implications for practice and research are discussed. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 10 | 42% |
| United States | 2 | 8% |
| Montenegro | 1 | 4% |
| Netherlands | 1 | 4% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4% |
| Unknown | 9 | 38% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 21 | 88% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 4% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 4% |
| Scientists | 1 | 4% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 252 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 46 | 18% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 30 | 12% |
| Researcher | 23 | 9% |
| Student > Bachelor | 21 | 8% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 17 | 7% |
| Other | 38 | 15% |
| Unknown | 77 | 31% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 55 | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 35 | 14% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 21 | 8% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 12 | 5% |
| Business, Management and Accounting | 7 | 3% |
| Other | 26 | 10% |
| Unknown | 96 | 38% |
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