Teacher training in natural communication strategies and social stories improved social skills of students with autism versus control¶

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Currency · newest study 2016 · checked against its sources 2026-11-03 (automated, 1 of 1 entry) · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? After the program, the experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group on the Social Skills Scale total and both sub-dimensions (Mann-Whitney, p = .01). → 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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Quasi-experimental study of 3 experimental and 3 control male students with autism aged 9-12 at an institute in Riyadh; Mann-Whitney tests on the researcher's Social Skills Scale showed post-program differences "in favor of the experimental group" at .01 for social engagement, social communication, and total degree.

"Table 5 shows statistically-significant differences at (.01) between the averages of scores ranks between the experimental and control groups on the SSS and its sub-dimensions after the application of the program in favor of the experimental group"

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

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

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