Generalization Task for Developing Social Problem-Solving Skills among Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study aims to examine the usefulness of an ad hoc worksheet for an Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills Program (SCI-Labour) the effectiveness of which was tested by Bonete, Calero, and Fernández-Parra (2015). Data were taken from 44 adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (A...
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| description | This study aims to examine the usefulness of an ad hoc worksheet for an Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills Program (SCI-Labour) the effectiveness of which was tested by Bonete, Calero, and Fernández-Parra (2015). Data were taken from 44 adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (age M = 19.73; SD = 3.53; 39 men and 5 women; IQ M = 96.27, SD = 15.98), compared to a matched group (in age, sex, and nonverbal IQ) of 48 neurotypical participants. The task was conceived to promote the generalization of interpersonal problem-solving skills by thinking on different possible scenarios in the workplace after the training sessions. The results show lower scores in the worksheet delivered for homework (ESCI-Generalization Task) in the ASD Group compared to neurotypicals in total scores and all domains (Problem Definition, Quality of Causes, and Solution Suitability) prior to program participation. In addition, after treatment, improvement of the ASD Group was observed in the Total Score ESCI-Generalization Task and in the domains of Problem Definition, Quality of Causes, Number or Alternatives and Consequences, Time, and Solution Suitability. This is a valuable task in furthering learning within the SCI-Labour Program and may be a supplementary material in addressing the difficulties of interpersonal skills within this population, both in the workplace and in daily life. In conclusion, this task may provide useful information for identifying key difficulties among this population and could be implemented in a clinical setting as a complement to the SCI-Labour Program. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-118e10ee573c403ab500dc49e2a6148b2023-11-23T19:18:34ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672022-01-019216610.3390/children9020166Generalization Task for Developing Social Problem-Solving Skills among Young People with Autism Spectrum DisorderSaray Bonete0Clara Molinero1Adrián Garrido-Zurita2Departament of Psychology, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, SpainDepartament of Psychology, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, SpainDepartament of Psychology, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, SpainThis study aims to examine the usefulness of an ad hoc worksheet for an Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills Program (SCI-Labour) the effectiveness of which was tested by Bonete, Calero, and Fernández-Parra (2015). Data were taken from 44 adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (age M = 19.73; SD = 3.53; 39 men and 5 women; IQ M = 96.27, SD = 15.98), compared to a matched group (in age, sex, and nonverbal IQ) of 48 neurotypical participants. The task was conceived to promote the generalization of interpersonal problem-solving skills by thinking on different possible scenarios in the workplace after the training sessions. The results show lower scores in the worksheet delivered for homework (ESCI-Generalization Task) in the ASD Group compared to neurotypicals in total scores and all domains (Problem Definition, Quality of Causes, and Solution Suitability) prior to program participation. In addition, after treatment, improvement of the ASD Group was observed in the Total Score ESCI-Generalization Task and in the domains of Problem Definition, Quality of Causes, Number or Alternatives and Consequences, Time, and Solution Suitability. This is a valuable task in furthering learning within the SCI-Labour Program and may be a supplementary material in addressing the difficulties of interpersonal skills within this population, both in the workplace and in daily life. In conclusion, this task may provide useful information for identifying key difficulties among this population and could be implemented in a clinical setting as a complement to the SCI-Labour Program.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/2/166Autism Spectrum Disorderadolescentssocial problem-solving skillsinterpersonal skillstreatmentassessment |
| spellingShingle | Saray Bonete Clara Molinero Adrián Garrido-Zurita Generalization Task for Developing Social Problem-Solving Skills among Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder Children Autism Spectrum Disorder adolescents social problem-solving skills interpersonal skills treatment assessment |
| title | Generalization Task for Developing Social Problem-Solving Skills among Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_full | Generalization Task for Developing Social Problem-Solving Skills among Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_fullStr | Generalization Task for Developing Social Problem-Solving Skills among Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_full_unstemmed | Generalization Task for Developing Social Problem-Solving Skills among Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_short | Generalization Task for Developing Social Problem-Solving Skills among Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_sort | generalization task for developing social problem solving skills among young people with autism spectrum disorder |
| topic | Autism Spectrum Disorder adolescents social problem-solving skills interpersonal skills treatment assessment |
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