The efficacy of a vocational program on improving social skills and social interactions in adolescents with multiple disabilities, autism, and cognitive impairments
by Stanco, Doreen Frances, M.S., THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY, 2008, 36 pages; 1457849

Abstract:

This study investigated the effect of a vocational program on the social skills and interactions of adolescents with multiple disabilities, autism, and cognitive impairments. It was hypothesized that adolescents diagnosed with the disabilities listed above, would show improved social skills and interactions after receiving specific employment training through a vocational program.

Participants included nine adolescents with multiple disabilities, autism, and cognitive impairments and the three teachers of the vocational program. Pre-test rubrics and post-test rubrics were scored for each participant. These rubrics indicated the participants' performance in various social skills and interactions, organizational skills, and work ethic skills.

The results of this study suggest that the vocational program has a positive impact on social skills and interactions among adolescents with autism, multiple disabilities, and cognitive impairments. While specific changes varied among the participants; group performance yielded overall scores that showed statistically significant improvement.

 
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SchoolTHE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
SourceMAI/ 47-01, p. , Dec 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsSpecial education; Vocational education
Publication Number1457849
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