Conversation Skills and Self-Initiated Interactions in Young Adults with Autism and Intellectual Disability

摘要

Background: Our purpose in this study was to increase conversations in three young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring moderate intellectual disability (ID). First, we used an intervention package consisting of Behavior Skills Training (BST) and Covert Audio Coaching (CAC) to promote acquisition and maintenance of conversations with coworkers. Second, we implemented CAC during naturally occurring opportunities at an internship site. Third, we examined whether the number of self-initiated interactions with coworkers increased during and after acquisition of conversations.