Social Skills Development Competency Flashcards

Video modeling is considered an evidence-based practice for social skills instruction primarily because it:

Answer: Provides a clear visual demonstration of target behaviors for visual learners

Video modeling capitalizes on the visual learning strengths common in many individuals with ASD by showing a clear, repeatable example of the desired social behavior.

The 'hidden curriculum' in social skills refers to:

Answer: Unwritten, implicit social rules that neurotypical individuals learn informally

The hidden curriculum consists of the unstated social norms and expectations that most people learn incidentally through observation, which individuals with ASD often must be taught explicitly.

Comic Strip Conversations, a strategy developed by Carol Gray, help individuals with ASD by:

Answer: Providing a visual map of social interactions to clarify what people say, think, and feel

Comic Strip Conversations use simple drawings and color coding to visually represent social exchanges, helping individuals with ASD process the thoughts and feelings of all participants in an interaction.

When selecting participants for a social skills group for individuals with ASD, the most critical consideration is:

Answer: Matching participants on cognitive and social skill level to maximize learning

Matching participants on similar social skill levels ensures that practice interactions are productive and that group members can learn from and with each other appropriately.

In the context of autism social skills, 'scripting' refers to:

Answer: Repeating memorized phrases or lines from movies or TV in social situations

Scripting is a common behavior in autism where individuals use memorized dialogue from media or past conversations in social contexts, which can serve as both a coping mechanism and a foundation for building flexible communication.

Which cognitive-behavioral strategy teaches individuals with ASD to recognize internal emotional states and apply self-regulation techniques in social contexts?

Answer: Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI)

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) adapted for ASD helps individuals identify emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and use coping strategies, supporting social participation and emotional regulation.

Which of the following Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) emphasizes adult-child play routines and joint engagement to build social communication?

Answer: JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation)

JASPER is an NDBI that targets joint attention, symbolic play, engagement, and regulation through naturalistic play-based routines between a child and a communication partner.