Targeting the core social deficits of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in early intervention programs yielded sustained improvements in social and communication skills even in very young children ...

This course is for social work professionals who want to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills related to the social-emotional well-being of children. You will explore the theoretical ...

Today, high school students worldwide face unprecedented levels of stress as they navigate academic pressures, issues with ...

Non-drug interventions for ADHD include making adjustments in the environment to promote more successful social interactions. Such adjustments include creating more structure and encouraging routines.

The goal of applied behavior analysis is to improve social skills by using interventions that are based on principles of learning theory. ABA therapy helps children on the autism spectrum by: ...

PEERS is a social skills intervention program to help children jump start friendship making skills and address teasing/bullying (if applicable). At UDAC, PEERS is currently being offered as an ...

Social skills training One study from 2010 found that a social skills intervention could improve self-esteem and self-efficacy, as well as reduce social anxiety, in third graders exposed to bullying.

An updated meta-analysis was published in July 2023 in the peer-reviewed journal Child Development. It was conducted by 14 researchers, the majority from Yale University, and it also found good ...