Introduction
Difficulties in social interaction are a prominent feature of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These difficulties are a source elevated anxiety to social interactions for individuals with ASD. In the article titled “Social Skills Differences Between the Autism Spectrum Disorders” by A. Kozlowski, J. Matson, & B. Belva published on April 2012 in the Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities categorizes in researches social skills between three ASD groups. The three categories include 57 children between the ages of 4 through the age of 16 diagnosed with Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) that do not have co-occurring intellectual disabilities. (Kozlowski, Matson, & Belva, 2012) This research provides data to support those children with the higher level …show more content…
The ability to develop social skills is imperative for it is the foundation to every facet of learning, developing, and expression of both desires and needs. Providing a means of communication for those who lacked with the skills enables individuals to build self-conference, relationship developments, and ability to self-advocate, communicate expressions and understandings. As with all research that strives to develop successful approaches and strategies that enhance communication skills, not only inspires me, it provides hope for the parents and caregivers that their loved ones can lead productive, enjoyable, and successful lives. We are all unique creations from God, His word teaches us so we can provide our children opportunities of enjoyment, love, and obtain spiritual growth and happiness through knowledge and communication regardless of abilities “that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another” 1 Corinthians 12:25 (New King James
Difficulties in social interaction are a prominent feature of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These difficulties are a source elevated anxiety to social interactions for individuals with ASD. In the article titled “Social Skills Differences Between the Autism Spectrum Disorders” by A. Kozlowski, J. Matson, & B. Belva published on April 2012 in the Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities categorizes in researches social skills between three ASD groups. The three categories include 57 children between the ages of 4 through the age of 16 diagnosed with Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) that do not have co-occurring intellectual disabilities. (Kozlowski, Matson, & Belva, 2012) This research provides data to support those children with the higher level …show more content…
The ability to develop social skills is imperative for it is the foundation to every facet of learning, developing, and expression of both desires and needs. Providing a means of communication for those who lacked with the skills enables individuals to build self-conference, relationship developments, and ability to self-advocate, communicate expressions and understandings. As with all research that strives to develop successful approaches and strategies that enhance communication skills, not only inspires me, it provides hope for the parents and caregivers that their loved ones can lead productive, enjoyable, and successful lives. We are all unique creations from God, His word teaches us so we can provide our children opportunities of enjoyment, love, and obtain spiritual growth and happiness through knowledge and communication regardless of abilities “that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another” 1 Corinthians 12:25 (New King James