Decreasing Disruptive Behaviors of Children With Autism Using Social Stories

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2002

Department

Psychology

Abstract

Few studies have been conducted in the area of social stories, and the limitations of these studies (i.e., improper story construction and methodological confounds) raise questions about effectiveness of social story interventions. This study examined the effectiveness of properly constructed social stories that have been introduced into the natural environment to target the disruptive behavior of three children with autism. A multiple baseline design across participants was employed, and a decrease in disruptive behavior was evidenced when the intervention was implemented for all participants. Based on the results of the present research, future areas of investigation outlining the limitations and potential benefits of social stories were discussed.

Publication Title

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Volume

32

Issue

6

First Page

535

Last Page

543

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