Social Skills Training SST as an evidence-based practice

Social skills training (SST) refers to any adult-directed instruction in which social skills are targeted for improvement. SST typically occurs in either a group or individual format,  and may also include facilitated practice in classroom settings.

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✓ Social Skills Training (SST)

• Social Skills Training (SST) is an evidence-based practice for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from 3-22 years old.
• It can be conducted individually or with a group and provides adult-directed instruction.

✓  Why Use?

• SST has been found effective in improving the social competence of learners with ASD.
• SST can incorporate a variety of instructional strategies
• SST can promote generalisation of skills .

✓ Outcomes

• The evidence-base for SST supports the use of this practice to address: Social, Communication, Play, Behaviour, School-Readiness, Adaptive, Academic, Cognitive skills.

Who is this training for
✓ For families of children and adults affected with ASD, Speech Delay, related conditions and awaiting the assessment
✓ For teachers from pre-school, primary and post-primary school who work with children and adults with special
educational needs
✓ For special needs assistants
✓ For all involved in the care and support of children and adults with ASD and related conditions.

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