A social skills group for boys with Asperger's syndrome

Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 1995 Mar;29(1):58-62. doi: 10.3109/00048679509075892.

Abstract

A social skills group was conducted for 8 boys aged 8 to 12 years on a weekly basis for 14 sessions. In this descriptive paper we discuss the planning for the group, the teaching techniques used, the actual group process and a subjective assessment of outcomes. Possible directions for future interventions are also presented.

MeSH terms

  • Autistic Disorder / psychology
  • Autistic Disorder / therapy*
  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Child
  • Group Processes
  • Group Structure
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Male
  • Personality Assessment
  • Psychotherapy, Group / methods*
  • Socialization*
  • Treatment Outcome