Journal article
Structured Play Groups for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Critical Review
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, Vol.2022(Winter), pp.7-26
2022
Abstract
Delays in social and communication skills are associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Structured play groups (SPGs) was deemed an evidence-based practice (EBP) for children with ASD. A critical review of research published within the past 16 years and accessible in four databases was conducted with a total of 3,153 articles identified of which 15 were determined to have met inclusion criteria. A total of 163 participants from 3 to 12 years of age were reported on within the articles evaluated. Of the 15 articles, 12 implemented a single-subject design and 14 of the 15 interventions were implemented within the natural settings of the participants. Findings provide a fuller understanding of the efficacy of SPGs for children with ASD. Additionally, this review demonstrates positive results in a variety of settings, as well as an in-depth evaluation of the inclusion and training of the typically developing peers.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Structured Play Groups for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Critical Review
- Creators
- David AdamsScott McNamaraMelissa BittnerJill PawlowskiKelly Hangauer
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, Vol.2022(Winter), pp.7-26
- Publisher
- American Academy of Special Education Professionals
- ISSN
- 2325-7466
- Number of pages
- 20
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2022
- Academic Unit
- Humanities and Social Sciences/Scholarly Impact; University College Courses
- Record Identifier
- 9984321878702771
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