Social Skills Intervention Flashcards
What is it
Behavioral intervention primarily used for children with ASD
What challenges does it address
Autism
How is it administered
Caregivers and interventions
usually about 11 weeks
Utilizes a child centered model
Who is it used with
Children with ASD (3 years of age)
How effective is it
Evidence for improvements in autism symptomatology, play, cognition, adaptive behavior, language, social communication
Early start denver model
Summarize the research and give examples of key evidence
Who is the intervention target for
Autism
Potential for other disorders
Comorbid autism conditions such as ADHD
Strengths and weaknesses
S: utilizies strength based approach, enforces child autonomy, increaes child motiaviton, builds confidence, culturally responsive
W: determining efficacy of intervention, goals are based on neurotypical standards, lack longitudinal research
