Using Reframing to Reduce Negative Statements in Social Conversation for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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This study examined the effects of teaching the reframing of negative statements through self-management and video-feedback on social conversation in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A multiple baseline design across five participants showed that, following intervention, all were able to increase their positive and neutral statements while decreasing negative statements, with generalization to peers in new settings. In addition, four of the five participants’ affect and interest improved following the intervention, and three were rated as more socially desirable. Furthermore, post-treatment improvements were noted on standardized measures of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness. Results are discussed in terms of improving general social communicative interactions and quality of life in adults with ASD.
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- Authors
- Koegel, L. K., Navab, A., Ashbaugh, K., & Koegel, R. L.
- Affiliations
- University of California, Santa Barbara (US)
- Corresponding author
- Koegel, Lynn Kern
- Venue
- Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2015-07-10
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 133-144
- ISSN
- 1098-3007 (ISSN-L)
- 1538-4772
- OpenAlex
- W2357827241
- Cited by
- 23
- References
- 43
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 2 · 2016: 2
- FWCI
- 0.80
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, reframing, negative statements, social conversation, self-management, video feedback, social communication, autistic adults, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, quality of life
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