SynthesisSaudi medical journal2025
Effectiveness of social skills training interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan: Dynamic symptom trajectories and multidimensional support framework.Molecular psychiatry · 2026Review
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- Improving Children's Social Skills With Virtual Reality: A Tailored Single-Session Training in Special Education.Clinical child psychology and psychiatry · 2026Article
- Age-Specific Patterns in Utilization and Costs of Developmental Rehabilitation Therapy for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Social Problem-Solving Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
objectivesTo evaluatethe effectiveness of social skills training (SST) interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
methodsA systematic review and meta-analysis were carried out to identify relevant studies published between 2000-2023. The study was conductedin accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Studies were included if they met the following criteria: randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-RCTs, participants were children with ASD aged 3-18 years, SST interventions were delivered individually or in groups, and social skills were assessed using standardized measures. Effect sizes were calculated using Cohen's d, and meta-analyses were carried out using a random-effects model.
resultsA total of 17 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The overall effect size for SST interventions was 0.28-0.60 (95% confidence interval: [0.23-0.41]), indicating a small to moderate effect. Social skills training interventions were effective in improving a range of social skills, including social communication, reciprocity, and joint attention.
conclusionSocial skills training interventions demonstrate modest to moderate effectiveness in improving social skills in children with ASD, with outcomes varying depending on intervention type, participant characteristics, and implementation fidelity. While SST interventions offer potential benefits, they should be considered as one component of a broader, individualized treatment plan for children with ASD, rather than a standalone solution.
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