A controlled social skills training for children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Title | A controlled social skills training for children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2006 |
Authors | O'Connor MJ, Frankel F, Paley B, Schonfeld AM, Carpenter E, Laugeson EA, Marquardt R |
Journal | J Consult Clin Psychol |
Volume | 74 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 639-48 |
Date Published | 2006 Aug |
ISSN | 0022-006X |
Keywords | Child, Child Behavior, Female, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, Humans, Male, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects, Social Behavior Disorders, Socialization, Teaching |
Abstract | Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have significant social skills deficits. The efficacy of a child friendship training (CFT) versus a delayed treatment control (DTC) was assessed for 100 children ages 6 to 12 years with FASD. Children in the CFT showed clear evidence of improvement in their knowledge of appropriate social behavior, and according to parent report, CFT resulted in improved social skills and fewer problem behaviors compared with DTC. Gains were maintained at 3-month follow-up. After receiving treatment, the DTC group exhibited similar improvement. Teachers did not report improvement as a function of social skills treatment. The findings suggest that children with FASD benefit from CFT but that these social skills gains may not be observed in the classroom. |
DOI | 10.1037/0022-006X.74.4.639 |
Alternate Journal | J Consult Clin Psychol |
PubMed ID | 16881771 |
Grant List | U84-CCU920158 / / PHS HHS / United States |