Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, and the presence of restricted, repetitive behavior and interests, affecting 1 in 68 children. Although atypical social deficits onset in early childhood, their social relationships with peers may remain a challenge or even worsen for individuals with ASD throughout the school years and beyond, as social contexts increase in complexity and pose higher social expectations.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
120
developed at the University of California, Los Angeles (E. A. Laugeson \& F. Frankel, 2010). This is a parent-assisted, manualized social skills training program that addresses crucial areas of social functioning for adolescents. Psycho-education and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques are employed to help adolescents develop ecologically valid skills for making and maintaining friendships.
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
RECRUITINGAutism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)
Interview with caregiver of autistic participants. Total of 93 items coding from 1 to 9. Higher the score, worse the syptom
Time frame: 7 weeks
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
Observe the autistic participant during the interview. the examinee's condition is classified as autism spectrum if the combined score across two domains of social interaction and communication is ≥7, and as autism if the combined score is ≥12. In Module 2, a combined score of ≥8 corresponds to autism spectrum, and a combined score of ≥12 corresponds to autism
Time frame: 7 weeks
Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)
50 statement scoring from 1 to 4. higher the score, worse the syptom
Time frame: 7 weeks
Friendship Quality Scale (FQS)
23 questions scoring from 1 to 5. Higher the score, better the quality of friendship
Time frame: 7 weeks
The Assessing Emotions Scale (AES)
score range from 33 to 165. higher the score, better the emotional intelligence
Time frame: 7 weeks
Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS)
65 questions range from 1 to 4. higher the score, worse the symptom.
Time frame: 7 weeks
Social Adjustment Inventory for Children and Adolescents (SAICA)
17 scenarios scoring from 1 to 4. Higher the score, better the capability
Time frame: 7 weeks
Quality of Play Questionnaire (QPQ)
10 questions scoring from 0 to 3. Higher the score, worse the quality of play. Also, asked for frequency and number of participant in the play
Time frame: 7 weeks
Test of Adolescents Social Skills Knowledge (TASSK)
score range from 0 to 22. Higher the score, greater the knowledge of taught social skills
Time frame: 7 weeks
Empathy Quotient (EQ)
60 questions score from 0 to 3. Higher the score, greater the empathy
Time frame: 7 weeks
Friendship Questionnaire (FQ)
score from 0 to 135. higher the score, the more enjoyment of friendship
Time frame: 7 weeks
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