Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
Triannual
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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The Effectiveness of Using a Social Story Intervention to Improve Social Interaction Skills of Students with Autism

Mohammed Al zyoudi, Oshua Al Murhairi, AbedAlziz Sartaiwi, Enas Olimat, Abedsalm Al zyoudi
  • Mohammed Al zyoudi (Author) UAEU. College of Education, UAE
  • Oshua Al Murhairi (Author) UAEU. College of Education, UAE
  • AbedAlziz Sartaiwi (Author) UAEU. College of Education, UAE
  • Enas Olimat (Author) Hashemite University, Jordan image/svg+xml
  • Abedsalm Al zyoudi (Author) Jordanian TV and Media
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.292
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of using a social story intervention to improve social interaction skills in three students with autism aged between 7-8 years. A multiple-baseline-across participants design was used. To achieve the purpose of the study, the social stories were implemented. The intervention included reading the social story to the students, and answering questions based on what was read. The results of this study showed an increase in social interaction for all participants. The results suggest that the use of social story-only intervention without additional social skills interventions may be effective in increasing social interaction skills and the frequency of these skills.
Keywords
Autism, Behavior Problems, Check Lists, Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness, Interaction
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Al zyoudi, M., Al Murhairi, O., Sartaiwi, A., Olimat, E., & Al zyoudi, A. (2016). The Effectiveness of Using a Social Story Intervention to Improve Social Interaction Skills of Students with Autism. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 11(1), 17-30. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.292

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