Title
Theatre-Based, Peer-Mediated Intervention Increases Social Skills in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author
Jordan Cleland; Jonathan Lai
Summary
This online article briefly summarizes a research study wherein children with autism participated in a theatre intervention, with mentorship from typically-developing peers, as part of a summer camp. After the intervention, the participants with autism had increased social competence.

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment and Care Research group, based out of York University, writes summaries of research studies on autism and developmental disabilities to inform parents, individuals with autism, practitioners, and the general public on recent findings about autism.
Language
English
Subjects
Therapies
Social Engagement
Publisher
Chair in Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment and Care Research
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:35 PM EST