Ryan Grace, Brady Shelley, Holloway Jennifer, Lydon Helena
National University of Ireland, Ireland.
RehabCare, Ireland.
J Intellect Disabil. 2019 Dec;23(4):567-580. doi: 10.1177/1744629517750744. Epub 2018 Jan 1.
The current research evaluates the effectiveness of a behavioral skills training (BST) package used to increase appropriate conversation interactions for six adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Deficits in the area of social skills can become a significant feature for individuals with disabilities and in particular for those with ASD. A multiple probe design across participant dyads was employed to examine the effects of the intervention on conversation interactions. The BST package was delivered in small group instruction and included (i) instructions about having a conversation, (ii) modeling a conversation, (iii) practicing a conversation, and (iv) feedback on performance during each session. Results indicated that BST was effective for increasing appropriate conversation interactions for all six participants, and maintenance was evident 4 weeks post intervention. The findings were discussed in relation to the importance of social interactions and communication amongst this population.
当前的研究评估了一种行为技能训练（BST）方案的有效性，该方案用于增加六名患有自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）的成年人的适当对话互动。社交技能方面的缺陷可能成为残疾人士，尤其是患有自闭症谱系障碍者的一个显著特征。采用跨参与者二元组的多重探测设计来检验干预对对话互动的影响。BST方案通过小组指导进行实施，包括：（i）关于进行对话的指导，（ii）对话示范，（iii）对话练习，以及（iv）每次课程期间对表现的反馈。结果表明，BST对于增加所有六名参与者的适当对话互动是有效的，并且在干预后4周仍能明显保持。针对社交互动和沟通在这一人群中的重要性对研究结果进行了讨论。
