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Online Peer Groups Improve Social Communication Skills for Individuals With ASD
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's 70th Annual Meeting
New York | October 2023
This research publication details a groundbreaking study on the transformative effects of an online social skills training program for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The program brings together peer groups, providing personalized online interactions that significantly enhance social skills. As a pioneering pilot study, it represents a crucial step in evaluating the program's profound effectiveness and its potential for broader implementation. The primary goal was to determine if the children with ASD could seamlessly incorporate the social skills learned into their daily lives, marking a significant advancement in ASD support.
The Impact of Online Peer Group Interactions on Social Communication in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Association for Behavior Analysis International
San Diego, CA, USA | February 2023
This research publication is about how participating in online social groups with peers can help individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their social communication skills. The study found that social interaction with others through online peer groups can be beneficial for individuals with ASD and can help them develop and practice social communication skills. The study suggests that online peer groups can be a useful tool for promoting social communication in individuals with ASD.
Social interaction via Online Peer Groups Promotes Social Communication For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Toronto, Canada | October 2022
This research study looked at how participating in online social groups with peers can help individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their social communication skills. The study included 40 participants with ASD who completed 5-8 sessions of social groups over an 8 week period. Each participant was placed in a group with others who had similar communication levels and participated in online conversations and activities with a trained facilitator and other neurotypical and ASD youths. The sessions were recorded and analyzed to assess the participants' social engagement and emotional health. The results showed that 80% of the participants had significant improvements in social communication skills as measured by equity of speech production. The study suggests that online social groups can be a useful way for individuals with ASD to practice and apply the social skills they have learned in interventions.
Online Social Peer Group Promotes Social Communication In Two Months For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Association for Behavior Analysis International
Dublin, Ireland | August 2022
This research publication presents findings on the effectiveness of personalized online social groups in enhancing social communication abilities among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Through a study, it was discovered that online social groups specifically designed to cater to the unique needs and preferences of individuals with ASD can significantly boost their social communication skills. The results of the study suggest that personalized online social groups may be a valuable resource for supporting the social communication development of individuals with ASD.
Personalized Online Social Groups Improve Social Communication For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Association for Behavior Analysis International
Seattle, WA, USA | March 2022
This research publication presents findings on the effectiveness of personalized online social groups in enhancing social communication abilities among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Through a study, it was discovered that online social groups specifically designed to cater to the unique needs and preferences of individuals with ASD can significantly boost their social communication skills. The results of the study suggest that personalized online social groups may be a valuable resource for supporting the social communication development of individuals with ASD.
What Happens to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder after Online Group Social Skills Training?: A Pilot Study Using an Online, Personalized Peer Group for Application of the Learned Social Skills
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Virtual | October 2021 | Citation Link
This research publication is about a study that was done to see how children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) benefit from participating in an online social skills training program. The program involves joining a group of peers and learning social skills through personalized, online interactions. The study is considered a pilot, which means that it is a small-scale test or trial of the program to see if it is effective and worth further exploring. The goal of the study was to see if the children with ASD were able to apply the social skills they learned in the program to their daily lives.