Social skill interventions for youth and adults with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review

F Ke, K Whalon, J Yun - Review of Educational Research, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
This article is intended to synthesize the broader literature investigating the effectiveness
and salient features of interventions designed to enhance the social competence of youth …

When co-occurring factors impact adult learners: Suggestions for instruction, preservice training, and professional development

DA Housel - Adult Learning, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
This literature review explored areas that are often manifest in adult classrooms but
insufficiently addressed or overlooked in preservice training and in-service professional …

Effects of an employer-based intervention on employment outcomes for youth with significant support needs due to autism

P Wehman, CM Schall, J McDonough, C Graham… - …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
The purpose of this study was to develop and investigate an employer-based 9-month
intervention for high school youth with autism spectrum disorder to learn job skills and …

Young adults on the autism spectrum and early employment-related experiences: Aspirations and obstacles

C Anderson, C Butt, C Sarsony - Journal of autism and developmental …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract In the United States, employment outcomes for young adults with an autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) are poor, with many unemployed, underemployed, or otherwise …

Development, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of an employment-related social skills intervention for young adults with high-functioning autism

C Sung, A Connor, J Chen, CC Lin, HJ Kuo, J Chun - Autism, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
This article details the iterative development, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of an 8-
week work-related social skills intervention, Assistive Soft Skills and Employment Training …

Physical activity in young adults with autism spectrum disorder: Parental perceptions of barriers and facilitators

C Nichols, ME Block, JC Bishop, B McIntire - Autism, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
The importance of physical activity in persons with disabilities is well known, yet the
prevalence of inactivity remains high. The physical activity behaviors among adults on the …

A preliminary study of parent activation, parent-teacher alliance, transition planning quality, and IEP and postsecondary goal attainment of students with ASD

L Ruble, JH McGrew, V Wong, M Adams… - Journal of Autism and …, 2019 - Springer
The school, student and family factors underlying poor postsecondary outcomes of students
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not well understood. The potential impact of school …

Parents' perspectives of physical activity in their adult children with autism spectrum disorder: A social-ecological approach

AM Buchanan, B Miedema… - Adapted physical …, 2017 - journals.humankinetics.com
The purpose of this study was to investigate parent perceptions of the physical activity (PA)
engagement of their adult children with autism spectrum disorders. The theoretical …

Beneficial use and potential effectiveness of physical activity in managing autism spectrum disorder

JAN Sefen, S Al-Salmi, Z Shaikh… - Frontiers in behavioral …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by poor
social and communication skills. Therapeutic interventions are behavioral and educational …

Independent living in adults with autism spectrum disorder: Stakeholders' perspectives and experiences

P Ghanouni, S Quirke, J Blok, A Casey - Research in developmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Independent living is a basic human right that enables individuals with disabilities to
determine where they live, who they live with and what kind of support that they receive …