PO134: Teaching Contextually Important Social Skills to an Adolescent With Autism

  • PMD: 1,4
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Poster Session 10: Psychological Services for Students With Autism

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. conceptualize creation of social skills interventions based on referral concerns;
  2. incorporate BST components in social skills intervention; and
  3. gain a better understanding of implementing novel social skills training interventions for students with autism.

Description

Students with autism spectrum disorder often experience social difficulties that may increase rejection and bullying. This study explored a novel social skills intervention to improve social communication and reduce victimization.

Presenter(s)

Cagla Cobek, The University of Southern Mississippi
Zachary C. LaBrot, The University of Southern Mississippi
Rebecca Lovelace, The University of Southern Mississippi

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