A Systematic Review of Shared Social Activities for Children on the Autism Spectrum and Their Peers
- Forfatter(e)
- Dahary, H. Rimmer, C. Kaedbey, M. Quintin, E. M.
- År
- 2021
- Tidsskrift
- Review Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders
- Sider
- 22
- Kategori(er)
- Autismespekter Sosiale ferdigheter (inkl. vennerelasjoner)
- Tiltakstype(r)
- Tiltak i nærmiljøet/infrastruktur (ungdomsklubber, frivillig arbeid, etterskoletilbud, veier, parker)
- Abstract
This review synthesized the results of 15 studies (with 12 studies having strong or adequate methodological rigor) that examined the social outcomes of shared social activity-based interventions, like interest-based games, music, and theatre, involving children on the autism spectrum and typical development together.
Thirteen studies yielded significant improvements in social cognition, social communication, and/or social functioning with two studies also reporting an increase in positive affect between autistic children and their peers.
Overall, shared social activities that promote a sense of equality, are enjoyable, and build on the natural talents of children on the autism spectrum appear promising for increasing social learning within inclusive environments.