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General CEU: Training Others to Teach Social Skills | 30 Minutes

Incorporating social skills development into the curriculum for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not a supplementary concern — it is central to the intervention mission. Social skill deficits are among the defining characteristics of ASD and among the most significant predictors of long-term outcomes in areas including peer relationships, educational inclusion, employment, and quality of life.

Provider: Autism Partnership Foundation

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Course Description

Incorporating social skills development into curriculum is critical for clients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but what skills are needed by the interventionist in order to teach those social skills effectively? This presentation will review some of the skills needed to implement a progressive approach to teaching social skills to clients with ASD. Several training procedures to teach these skills will also be discussed.

What You'll Learn

  1. Apply the core components of effective social skills instruction for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
  2. Evaluate training procedures needed to prepare interventionists to teach social skills using a progressive approach.
  3. Identify the teaching interaction procedure and social stories as methods for teaching social skills, including their comparative effectiveness.

CEU Credits Earned

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BACB 40 General
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

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