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SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR AuTISM SPECTRuM DISORDERS
Social skills training for autism spectrum disorders Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC The Ohio State University Nisonger Center Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Autism spectrum disorders • A developmental disability • Challenges in three main areas • Social development • Communication skills • Behavioral issues • Communicate, interact, behave and learn differently • All inclusive diagnosis in DSM-5 Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Facts • 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD • Fastest growing disability in the US • 5 times more common in boys • 2+ million people diagnosed in the US • Caused by genes and environmental factors • 40% have average or above average intelligence Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC symptomology • Social interaction difficulties • Communication challenges • Restricted, repetitive of behavior, interests or activities Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Social Interaction Difficulties • Social-emotional reciprocity • • • • Abnormal social approach Back and forth conversation Sharing interests, emotions, or affect Initiate or respond to social interactions • Expressing/responding to emotions and social cues • Listening • Problem solving and resolving conflict Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Communication Challenges • May be verbal or non-verbal • Poorly integrated verbal and non-verbal communication • Difficulties with eye contact and body language • Understanding and using gestures • Lack of facial expressions and non-verbal communication Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Restrictive, Repetitive Behaviors • Stereotyped or repetitive speech, motor movements, or use of objects • Inflexible routines or ritualized patterns • Restricted and fixated interests • Abnormal in intensity or focus • Sensory sensitivities Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Comorbidity • ASD may be comorbid with other diagnoses • • • • • Intellectual disability Language disorder ADHD Depression and Mood Disorders Anxiety Disorders Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Behavioral Concerns • Non-compliance • Tantrums • Verbal and physical aggression • Self injury • Property destruction Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Classroom Challenges • Compliance and staying on task • Defiance • Sensory needs • Change of routine • Differences in learning • Social impairments Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Social Difficulties • Making and keeping friends • Holding conversations • Expressing and recognizing emotions • Playing or sharing interests with others • Picking up on social cues Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC What is social skills training? • Type of behavioral therapy to help kids relate to others • Not just for ASD, but any child with social communication difficulties • Verbal and non-verbal interactions • Express wants and needs appropriately • Raise confidence and self esteem • Better responses from people around them • Function in everyday social situations Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC How can they be implemented in the classroom? • Modeling • Reinforcement • Social stories • Role playing • Individual interventions • Group interventions Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Individual training • One on one with adult or peer • Emotion recognition • Role playing • Joint attention • Conversation skills • Social stories • Games • The Empathy game • The Angry Monster Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Group training • Mixed peer/ASD group or all ASD • Build a story • Pass the expression • Eye contact swap • Same interest game • Guess the feeling • Strengths cards Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC now you try! • Build a story • It’s the first day of school and I just moved here… Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC • Pass the emotion Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC Thank you! • Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC • The Ohio State University Nisonger Center • Allishaberendts@gmail.com Property of Allisha Berendts, MS, LPCC
