Asperger - Practical Interventions for Build Basic Social Skills

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article References:
Ala'i-Rosales, S., Zeug, N. M., & Baynham, T. Y. (2008). The development of interests in children with autism: A method to establish baselines for analyses and evaluation. Behavioral Development Bulletin, 14(1), 3–16. 

Bowler, D. M., Gardiner, J. M., Grice, S., & Saavalainen, P. (2001). "Memory illusions: False recall and recognition in adults with Asperger's syndrome": Correction to Bowler et al. (2000). Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 110(2), 215. 

Brandes-Aitken, A., Anguera, J. A., Rolle, C. E., Desai, S. S., Demopoulos, C., Skinner, S. N., Gazzaley, A., & Marco, E. J. (2018). Characterizing cognitive and visuomotor control in children with sensory processing dysfunction and autism spectrum disorders. Neuropsychology, 32(2), 148–160. 

Brown, A. S., Holden, G. W., & Ashraf, R. (2018). Spank, slap, or hit? How labels alter perceptions of child discipline. Psychology of Violence, 8(1), 1–9.

DeLoache, J. S., Simcock, G., & Macari, S. (2008). "Planes, trains, automobiles--and tea sets: Extremely intense interests in very young children": Correction to DeLoache, Simcock, and Macari (2007). Developmental Psychology, 44(1), 217.

Glick, G. C., & Rose, A. J. (2011). Prospective associations between friendship adjustment and social strategies: Friendship as a context for building social skills. Developmental Psychology, 47(4), 1117–1132. 

Goodman, G., Reed, P., & Athey-Lloyd, L. (2015). Mentalization and play therapy processes between two therapists and a child with Asperger’s disorder. International Journal of Play Therapy, 24(1), 13–29. 

Hoglund, W. L., & Leadbeater, B. J. (2004). The Effects of Family, School, and Classroom Ecologies on Changes in Children's Social Competence and Emotional and Behavioral Problems in First Grade. Developmental Psychology, 40(4), 533–544. 

Landry, S. H., Smith, K. E., & Swank, P. R. (2006). Responsive parenting: Establishing early foundations for social, communication, and independent problem-solving skills. Developmental Psychology, 42(4), 627–642.

Lorber, M. F., Mitnick, D. M., & Slep, A. M. S. (2016). Parents’ experience of flooding in discipline encounters: Associations with discipline and interplay with related factors. Journal of Family Psychology, 30(4), 470–479.

Lovett, S., & Rehfeldt, R. A. (2014). An evaluation of multiple exemplar instruction to teach perspective-taking skills to adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. Behavioral Development Bulletin, 19(2), 22–36.

Lowe, M. X., Stevenson, R. A., Wilson, K. E., Ouslis, N. E., Barense, M. D., Cant, J. S., & Ferber, S. (2016). Sensory processing patterns predict the integration of information held in visual working memory. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 42(2), 294–301.

Polirstok, S. R., & Houghteling, L. (2006). Asperger Syndrome: A primer for behavioral interventionists. Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 3(2), 187–195.

Samson, A. C., Huber, O., & Gross, J. J. (2012). Emotion regulation in Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism. Emotion, 12(4), 659–665. 

Van Horn, M. L., Atkins-Burnett, S., Karlin, E., Ramey, S. L., & Snyder, S. (2007). Parent ratings of children's social skills: Longitudinal psychometric analyses of the Social Skills Rating System. School Psychology Quarterly, 22(2), 162–199.

Wiedermann, W., Reinke, W. M., & Herman, K. C. (2020). Prosocial skills causally mediate the relation between effective classroom management and academic competence: An application of direction dependence analysis. Developmental Psychology, 56(9), 1723–1735. 

Additional References:
- Bellini, S., Akullian, J., & Hopf, A. (2007). Increasing social engagement in young children with autism spectrum disorders using video self-modeling. School Psychology Review, 36(1).

- Bock, M., Rogers, M. F., & Myles, B. S. (2001). Using Social Stories and Comic Strip Conversations to Interpret Social Situations for an Adolescent with Asperger Syndrome. Intervention in School and Clinic, 36(5), 310-313. doi:10.1177/105345120103600510

- Burdon, L., & Dickens, G. (nov 2009). Asperger syndrome and offending behaviour. Learning Disability Practice, 12(9), 14.

- Carrington, S., Templeton, E., & Papinczak, T. (2003). Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Perceptions of Friendship. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 18(4), 211-218. Retrieved from https://eprints.qut.edu.au/1712/1/1712.pdf.

- Decker, M. M., & Buggey, T. (2012). Using Video Self- and Peer Modeling to Facilitate Reading Fluency in Children With Learning Disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 47(2), 167-177. doi:10.1177/0022219412450618

- DiSalvo, C. A., & Oswald, D. P. (winter 2002). Peer-Mediated Interventions to Increase the Social Interaction of Children with Autism: Consideration of Peer Expectancies. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 17(4), 198-207. doi:10.1.1.1002.5907&rep=rep1&type=pdf

- Dunn, W., Saiter, J., & Rinner, L. (fall 2002). Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Processing: A Conceptual Model and Guidance for Intervention Planning. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 17(3), 172-185. Retrieved from https://www.scribd.com/doc/3294857/Aspergers-Sensory-Processing-Interventions

- Graetz, Dr. J. E., & Spampinato, K. (winter 2008). Asperger's Syndrome and the Voyage Through High School. Journal of College Admission, 19-24.

- Hurlbutt, K., Ph.D. (spring/summer 2010). Social Issues Surrounding the Adolescent with Asperger Syndrome: Perceptions of Parents and Teachers. JAASEP, 82-95.

- Kagohara, D. M., Achmadi, D., Meer, L. V., Lancioni, G. E., O’Reilly, M. F., Lang, R., . . . Sigafoos, J. (2012). Teaching Two Students with Asperger Syndrome to Greet Adults Using Social Stories™ and Video Modeling. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 25(2), 241-251. doi:10.1007/s10882-012-9300-6

- Klin, A., Ph.D., & Volkmar, F. R., M.D. (june 1995). Asperger's Syndrome Guidelines for Treatment and Intervention, Learning Disabilities Association of America, 1-9.

- Kosger, F., Sevil, S., Subasi, Z., Kaptanoglu, C., & Adam, D. (dec 2015). Asperger's Syndrome in Adulthood: a Case Report. Journal of Psychiatry & Neurological Sciences, 28(4), 382-386.

- Kuusikko-Gauffin, S., Pollock-Wurman, R., Mattila, M., Jussila, K., Ebeling, H., Pauls, D., & Moilanen, I. (mar 2013). Social Anxiety in Parents of High-Functioning Children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 43(3), 521-529. doi: 10.1007/s10803-012-1581-1.

- López‐Pérez, B., Ambrona, T., & Gummerum, M. (mar 2017). Interpersonal emotion regulation in Asperger's syndrome and borderline personality disorder. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 56 (1), 103-113.

- McFadden, C. (march 2011). NEXTSTEPS: A guide for families with children with autism spectrum disorders. Vermont Departments of Health, Education and/or Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, 1-15.

- Mirenda, P. (fall 2001). Austism, Augmentative Communication, and Assistive Technology: What Do We Really Know? Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 16(3), 141-151.

- O'Connor, E. (may 2016). The Use of "Circle of Friends" Strategy to Improve Social Interactions and Social Acceptance: A Case Study of a Child with Asperger's Syndrome and Other Associated Needs. Support for Learning, 138-147.

- Ohan, J. L., Ellefson, S. E., & Corrigan, P. W. (oct 2015). Brief Report: The Impact of Changing from DSM-IV "Asperger's" to DSM-5 "Autistic Spectrum Disorder" Diagnostic Labels on Stigma and Treatment Attitudes. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 3384-3389.

- Oren, S. (july 2009). An Exploratory Study of the Stigma Associated With a Diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome: The Mental Health Impact on the Adolescents and Young Adults Diagnosed With a Disability With a Social Nature. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 19 (3), 298.

- Park, S., Park, M., Kim, H., & Yoo, H. (may 2013). Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Children with Asperger Syndrome Compared with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Depressive Disorder. Journal of Child & Family Studies, 22(4), 559-568. doi: 10.1007/s10826-012-9611-3.

- Powers, M. D., Psy.D., & Poland, J. (2002). Asperger Syndrome and Your Child: A Parent’s Guide. New York: HarperCollins.

- Robinson, C., York, K., Rothenberg, A., & Bissell, L. (aug 2015). Parenting a Child with Asperger's Syndrome: A Balancing Act. Journal of Child & Family Studies, 24(8), p2310-2321.

- Rogers, S. J. (2000). Interventions That Facilitate Socialization in Children with Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 30(5), 399-409. doi:10.1023/a:1005543321840

- Roud, P. (apr 2013). Asperger's Syndrome: The Hidden Disability. Education Digest, 78(8), 39-44.

- Ruta, L., Mugno, D., D’Arrigo, V., Vitiello, B., & Mazzone, L. (jan 2010). Obsessive-compulsive traits in children and adolescents with Asperger syndrome. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 19(1), 17.

- Smith, A. L., Ed.D. (spring/summer 2010). Sensory Integration Used with Children with Asperger's Syndrome. JAASEP, 62-74.

- Tavano, A., Pesarin, A., Murino, V., & Cristani, M. (2014). Automatic Conversational Scene Analysis in Children with Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism and Typically Developing Peers. PLoS ONE, 9(1). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0085819

- Tippett, J. (2004). The Educational Experiences of Students with Asperger Syndrome. Kairaranga, 5(2), 12-18.

- Topal, Z., Demir Samurcu, N., Taskiran, S., Tufan, A. E., & Semerci, B. (2018). Social communication disorder: a narrative review on current insights. Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment, 14, 2039-2046. doi:10.2147/NDT.S121124

- Woods, A. G., Mahdavi, E., & Ryan, J. P. (2013). Treating clients with Asperger's syndrome and autism. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 7(32), 1-8.

- Yeo, K. J. & Teng, K. Y. (2015). Social Skills Deficits in Autism: A Study among Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Inclusive Classrooms. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 3(12), 1001-1007.