Akabogu Josephine, Nnamani Amuche, Otu Mkpoikanke Sunday, Uloh-Bethels Annah C, Ukoha Evelyn, Iyekekpolor Olayinka M, Omile Jacinta Chinwe, Obiezu Maureen Nnenna, Dike Anastasia E, Ike Chioma Vivian
Department of Arts Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
J Int Med Res. 2020 Jan;48(1):300060519839510. doi: 10.1177/0300060519839510. Epub 2019 Apr 2.
This study aimed to examine the effects of a language education intervention (LEI) on social participation among emerging adults with autism.
This randomized clinical trial involved 86 emerging adults who had low social participation, as assessed by the Social Participation Questionnaire. Participants completed an LEI comprising cognitive, adaptive and rational thinking training to improve their ability to take part in social events. Repeated measures analysis of variance was used to analyse the data.
The results indicated a significant increase in social participation among emerging adults who were exposed to the LEI compared with their counterparts in a wait list control group.
Language and speech institutions and hospitals should adopt the LEI procedures discussed in this research to help their autistic patients increase their participation in social activities.
本研究旨在探讨语言教育干预（LEI）对患有自闭症的青年成年人社交参与度的影响。
这项随机临床试验纳入了86名社交参与度较低的青年成年人，社交参与度通过社交参与问卷进行评估。参与者完成了一项包括认知、适应性和理性思维训练的语言教育干预，以提高他们参与社交活动的能力。采用重复测量方差分析对数据进行分析。
结果表明，与候补对照组的同龄人相比，接受语言教育干预的青年成年人的社交参与度显著提高。
语言和言语机构以及医院应采用本研究中讨论的语言教育干预程序，以帮助其自闭症患者增加对社交活动的参与度。
