Child & Family Behavior Therapy · 2010 · 30 citations · 18 references
EducationPediatricsSpecial EducationChild DevelopmentDevelopmental-behavioral PediatricsSocial-emotional DevelopmentAttention-deficit/hyperactivity DisorderNeurodevelopmental DisordersSocial CompetenceSocial SkillsSocial Skills DeficitsSocial Skills DevelopmentAdhd Social FunctioningEnhancersPragmatic Communication SkillsSchool-based Social Skills SupportSocial Functioning ImpairmentSocial Interaction SkillsSocial Skills AcquisitionSocial-emotional Skills
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prevalent among school-aged children. An associated feature of the disorder is a deficit in social functioning, which can be detrimental in terms of long-term outcomes. Therefore, it is crucial to identify evidence-based interventions which can improve the social skills of children with ADHD. The current study was an evaluation of a school-based social skills training program, called Working Together: Building Children's Social Skills Through Folk Literature. The modified version of the program with generalization enhancers was delivered in three schools to 16 children over a 10-week period. Results indicated that this program was effective for improving social skills in children with ADHD, particularly for children with poor pragmatic language skills.
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Social Class and Mental Illness
Raymond G. Hunt, August B. Hollingshead, Frederick C. Redlich · The American Journal of Psychology · 1959 · 3.3K citations