Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of group assertiveness program on increasing the level of social skills of autism students. In this study, first using the social skills test (Ahmadi-Nourani, 1997) students with skills Low social, those who received a score lower than 100 were identified. These individuals were selected as a sample and then randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The statistical sample of this study included 30 autism students who were randomly selected. The experimental and control groups were divided into two groups of 15 people. Then, the group training program was taught to the experimental group in 10 sessions. After this training, social skills tests were performed on both groups. Finally, the data were analyzed. According to the results, the experimental group, children who were trained in the courage program, performed better than the control group in the social skills test. That is, the group courage program was effective in increasing the social skills and non-verbal social relationships of autistic students. It is therefore suggested that the direction Increase self-expression and improve the social skills of students with autism. Use a group learning program.
Highlights
Children have little contact with their peers, miss opportunities that enable social, cognitive, and moral skills
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group assertiveness program on increasing the social skills of autistic students through action research
The results showed that the implementation of group assertiveness program is effective on the level of social skills of autistic students
Summary
Children have little contact with their peers, miss opportunities that enable social, cognitive, and moral skills. They are socially isolated, prone to depression, and have fewer school functions. Courage training is a structured intervention method that is used to improve the effectiveness of social relationships. This method is used to treat anxiety disorders and morbid fears in children, adolescents and adults. This particular approach is only It is not used for people with clinical problems, but it is widely used in the business world, especially in sales and management [2]
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