Improving Empathic Communication Skills in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autor/inn/en	Koegel, Lynn Kern; Ashbaugh, Kristen; Navab, Anahita; Koegel, Robert L.
Titel	Improving Empathic Communication Skills in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46 (2016) 3, S.921-933 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-015-2633-0
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Adults; Intervention; Empathy; Communication Skills; Interpersonal Communication; Video Technology; Feedback (Response); Program Effectiveness; Outcomes of Treatment + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Empathie; Kommunikationsstil; Interpersonale Kommunikation
Abstract	The literature suggests that many individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience challenges with recognizing and describing emotions in others, which may result in difficulties with the verbal expression of empathy during communication. Thus, there is a need for intervention techniques targeting this area. Using a multiple baseline across participants design, this study examined the effectiveness of a video-feedback intervention with a visual framework component to improve verbal empathetic statements and questions during conversation for adults with ASD. Following intervention, all participants improved in verbal expression of empathetic statements and empathetic questions during conversation with generalization and maintenance of gains. Furthermore, supplemental assessments indicated that each participant improved in their general level of empathy and confidence in communication skills. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01