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The Effect Of Social Stories On The Socialization And Self-Control Of Preschool Children With Disabilities, Jessica German
The Effect Of Social Stories On The Socialization And Self-Control Of Preschool Children With Disabilities, Jessica German
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This study investigated the effect of social stories on the number of social exchanges between children, the verbal requests for items during play centers, and the number of impulsive behaviors. A single subject design with three phases was used. This study also evaluated maintenance data to assess generalization of skills post intervention. Specifically, in the area of impulse control and verbal requests, results reveal that all three participants in the study were able to increase their ability to control their impulsive behaviors and verbal requests with the use of the social stories. In the area of social exchanges, research data …
Affects Of Extracurricular Activities On Youth In The Asd Population, Kristina Munyon
Affects Of Extracurricular Activities On Youth In The Asd Population, Kristina Munyon
Theses and Dissertations
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) lack the understanding of appropriate communication and social skills. Considerable research has proven that extracurricular activities boost numerous positive effects academically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Given that participating in extracurricular activities provide such outstanding benefits to overall quality of life, it is important to understand the opportunities presented to youth with ASD. Research suggests that poorer school districts who suffer budget cuts have been forced to reduce funding for extracurricular activities. Furthermore, more affluent school districts are able to seek extracurricular activities through private resources, in addition to their already plentiful selection of programs. This …