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  • Title: Social competence intervention for youth with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning autism: an initial investigation.
    Author: Stichter JP, Herzog MJ, Visovsky K, Schmidt C, Randolph J, Schultz T, Gage N.
    Journal: J Autism Dev Disord; 2010 Sep; 40(9):1067-79. PubMed ID: 20162344.
    Abstract:
    Individuals with high functioning autism (HFA) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) exhibit difficulties in the knowledge or correct performance of social skills. This subgroup's social difficulties appear to be associated with deficits in three social cognition processes: theory of mind, emotion recognition and executive functioning. The current study outlines the development and initial administration of the group-based Social Competence Intervention (SCI), which targeted these deficits using cognitive behavioral principles. Across 27 students age 11-14 with a HFA/AS diagnosis, results indicated significant improvement on parent reports of social skills and executive functioning. Participants evidenced significant growth on direct assessments measuring facial expression recognition, theory of mind and problem solving. SCI appears promising, however, larger samples and application in naturalistic settings are warranted.
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