| Authors: |
Turner-Brown LM, Perry TD, Dichter GS, Bodfish JW, Penn DL |
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| Title: |
Brief report: Feasibility of social cognition and interaction training for adults with high functioning autism |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2008 38(9): 1777-1784 |
| Year: |
2008 |
| Research Design: |
Non Randomised Controlled Trial |
| Rating Score: |
04/10
This rating is confirmed
Eligibility specified - Y
Random allocation - N
Concealed allocation - N
Baseline comparability - Y
Blind subjects - N
Blind therapists - N
Blind assessors - N
Adequate follow-up - Y
Intention-to-treat analysis - N
Between-group comparisons - Y
Point estimates and variability - Y
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| Abstract: |
The goal of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and utility of a group-based cognitive behavioral intervention to improve social-cognitive functioning in adults with high-functioning autism (HFA). We modified the treatment manual of a previously validated intervention, Social Cognition and Interaction Training (SCIT), for optimal use with HFA adults (SCIT-A). We then conducted a pilot study to compare SCIT-A (n = 6) to treatment as usual (TAU) (n = 5) for adults with HFA. Feasibility was supported; attendance was high (92%) and satisfaction reports were primarily positive. Participants in SCIT-A showed significant improvement in theory-of-mind skills and trend level improvements in social communication skills; TAU participants did not show these improvements. Findings indicate SCIT-A shows promise as an intervention for adults with HFA. ©Springer |
| Access: |
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