Experimental group's social skills scores improved significantly from pre- to post-test¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? Wilcoxon tests showed statistically significant pre-post differences on the SSS and its sub-dimensions in favor of the post measurement. → Alothman 2016

Evidence¶

Alothman 2016¶

Alothman, I. A. (2016). The Efficiency of a Selective Training Program on the Development of Some Social Skills of Saudi Students with Autism. International Education Studies, 9(5). https://doi.org/10.5539/ies.v9n5p265

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Within the experimental group (n = 3), Wilcoxon signed-rank tests on the SSS social engagement, social communication, and total scores showed significant improvement from pre- to post-test at the .01 level, "in favor of the post measurement".

"Table 6 shows statistically-significant differences at (.01) between the averages of scores ranks of the experimental group in the pre and post measurements on the SSS and its sub-dimensions in favor of the post measurement"

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Social Awareness and Relationship Skills — outcome: instruction changes it

Related Claims¶

• Teacher training in natural communication strategies and social stories improved social skills of students with autism versus control — related
• Social skills gains were maintained at follow-up, with no significant post-to-follow-up differences — related