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| Published: September 25, 2015

Effect of Social Stories on Social Skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Anu Aggarwal ,

MA, Clinical psychology, Amity University, Noida Google Scholar More about the auther

Babita Prusty

Assistant Professor, Amity University, Noida Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.050/20150204

DOI: 10.25215/0204.050

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The research titled “Effect of Social Stories on social skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder” was aimed to study that how Social Stories as an intervention affect the social skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In the study a sample of 4 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ranging from 4-8 years of age was taken using purposive sampling. The tool used to assess the social skills was Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition – Standard Version (CARS2-ST). The data was collected using Pre-Post Research Design and then analyzed using t-test as the statistical tool. There was significant difference between the scores of pre intervention and post intervention by Social Stories. The results hence generated proved that social skills including relating to people, adaptation to change, visual response, listening response and verbal communication can be enhanced and supported by the Social Stories.
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Anu Aggarwal @ anuangel1992@gmail.com

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

DIP: 18.01.050/20150204

DOI: 10.25215/0204.050

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Published in   Volume 02, Issue 4, July-September, 2015