Title
Social Skills Groups
Subtitle
Evidence-Based Practice Brief
Author
The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Summary
This evidence-based practices (EBP) brief describes social skills groups, which are used to teach individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) appropriate ways to interact with typically developing peers. These groups typically comprise of two to eight individuals with ASD and an adult facilitator.
The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder (NPDC) was funded by the US Department of Education until 2014. "The goal of the NPDC was to promote the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for children and youth with ASD, birth to 22 years of age." [Website]
Language
English
Subjects
Evaluating Research & Information
Social Engagement
Publisher
The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:35 PM EST