Since its development, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) has been widely
used in both research and practice. The SDQ screens for positive and negative …

Social deficits remain one of the most difficult areas for individuals with autism spectrum
disorders ('ASD'), especially for those with average or above average cognitive skills. An …

The correlates and structure of prosocial behaviors in late adolescents were examined using
a newly constructed, multidimensional measure. In Study 1, 249 college students (145 …

Children's peer relations represent a key aspect of school adjustment. However, little is
known about their social-cognitive precursors. To address this gap, the authors followed 70 …

The overall issue of assessment during early childhood, and its relation to school readiness
and other decisions, is currently widely debated. Expanding early childhood education and …

Social reciprocity deficits are a core feature of the autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This
review summarizes the state of research in group-based social skills training programs for …

The acquisition of social competence, such as showing prosocial behaviour (fulfilling others'
needs) and social initiative (fulfilling own needs), constitutes one major developmental task …

This study investigated relations between emotionality, emotion regulation, and children's
behavioral adaptation in a longitudinal design. Mothers rated emotionality and emotion …

The purpose of this study was to explore relationships among anxiety, loneliness, and
degree of social skill deficit in a sample of youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) …

The teacher relations and self-perception of children with externalizing (n= 26) and
internalizing behavior problems (n= 25) and a nonproblematic group (n= 44) were studied …