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Curricula for Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently exhibit impairments in social skills functioning, which is considered one of the core characteristics of the disability. As such, much research has been devoted to both understanding the social skills impairments of individuals with ASD and the identification of evidence-based strategies that may support development of these important skills. This chapter reviews some of the common social skills impairments exhibited by individuals with ASD and their impact on the daily functioning and outcomes of individuals. Methods for selecting appropriate social skills targets for intervention with individuals with ASD are discussed, including common social skills targeted in the intervention research. Finally, evidence-based strategies used to address social skills development for individuals with ASD are reviewed. The review includes discussion of strategies that provide intervention directly to the individual with ASD, peer-mediated strategies, and parent-mediated strategies. Resources regarding various strategies are included throughout the chapter to support the reader in locating additional information about a particular strategy.

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