The Effect Of Social Stories Intervention On Social Skills Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Social stories, social skills, Social Stories Intervention Strategy, autismAbstract
This study explores whether or not Social Stories Intervention Strategy has positive effects on the social skills of children with autism. Participants were ten children between the ages of five and seven who attended a school for children with developmental disabilities(Tarbya Fekrya ). A pre- post design was used to examine the effectiveness of the social stories Intervention Strategy on the social skills of the target children. Findings from this study indicated the effectiveness of the social stories intervention employed in teaching the target children social skills. On the basis of the findings, the study advocated for the effectiveness of the social stories intervention employed in teaching the target children social skills.Downloads
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