Knowledge Library

Differentiated Effects of Paper and Computer-Assisted Social Stories™ on Inappropriate Behavior in Children With Autism



QOL-domain(s): Emotional Well-Being, Interpersonal Relations, Personal Development, Social Inclusion
Effect(s): Human Functioning
System(s) of support: Education across the lifespan, Technology
Value(s):
Target Group(s): Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disability
Age Group(s): Adolecents, Children / Youth

Article summary

Despite evidence from previous studies that support using Social Stories™ for problem behaviors, research conducted with more rigorous controls is needed to examine whether or not Social Stories constitute an evidence-based practice.This study employed an ABABCBC single-subject design comparing a Social Story presented in two formats across three elementary-age students with autism. Interpretation of the results documents a decrease in the frequency of problem behavior for each participant. Outcomes were slightly better for the PowerPoint™ format than for the paper format. Results were maintained in the training setting and were generalized to another setting with a single verbal prompt. Teachers reported that the PowerPoint format was easily implemented, and students indicated that they liked the computer-assisted format.


Link to the article:
CLick here to open article