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Outcomes of a practical approach for improving conversation skills in adults with autism

Center:

TX-LoneStar, LEND

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Dorothea Lerman
[email protected]
281-283-3437

Product Description:

In this study, 2 practitioners implemented a 4-week training program for 5 adults with ASD that combined individualized computer-based instruction (CBI) and practice with peers to promote the acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of conversation skills. Training was associated with improvements in 12 of 13 skills across participants.

Keyword(s):

adults, autism, behavioral skills training, computer-based training, conversation skills

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32734642/

COVID-19 Related Data:

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