Examining the Effects of an Online Social Skills Program Targeting Emotional Regulation Skills for a Young Adult with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Single Case Study.

Author

Danielle Curtis, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Abstract

Social skills deficits have been identified as a core feature deficit in individuals with autism. Several studies have identified the implications that arise when social skills deficits are ignored, such as poor academic performance and challenges with social adjustment. Therefore, it is imperative that professionals find effective interventions to compete with challenges faced in the social environment. The present study uses a behavioral skills training model to teach emotion regulation through video modeling. The results provide potential support for reducing difficulties with emotional regulation. In addition, there were improvements in reducing problematic internalizing behaviors and increases in self-control behaviors.

Advisor

Angelica Aguirre

Committee Member

Eric Sprankle

Committee Member

Shelby Wolf

Committee Member

Jeff Buchanan

Date of Degree

2022

Language

english

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Program of Study

Clinical Psychology

Department

Psychology

College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Recommended Citation

Curtis, D. (2022). Examining the effects of an online social skills program targeting emotional regulation skills for a young adult with an autism spectrum disorder: A single case study [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/1196/

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