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ERIC Number: EJ1314423
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Oct
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1098-3007
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Improving Conversational Fluidity in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using a Video-Feedback Intervention
Tagavi, Daina; Koegel, Lynn; Koegel, Robert; Vernon, Ty
Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, v23 n4 p245-256 Oct 2021
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience challenges maintaining fluid, reciprocal conversations, resulting in prolonged, awkward pauses. Such pauses disrupt the pacing of an interaction and create: (1) less favorable social impressions; and (2) perceptions of limited social competence. To help these individuals succeed socially, there is a need for intervention techniques specifically targeting this area. Using a multiple baseline experimental design, this study evaluated the efficacy of a video-feedback intervention to improve conversational fluidity in young adults with ASD. Specifically, number of long pauses and questions asked during a conversation were measured. In addition, social desirability was examined as well as participant-reported confidence in their skills and satisfaction with the intervention. Following intervention, all participants improved in their ability to maintain a fluid conversation. Furthermore, supplemental assessments indicated that each participant improved in their confidence in communication skills and was rated as more socially desirable by their same-aged peers.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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