The Skillstreaming program at every age level is designed to be easily implemented when conducted by a group leader who has experience in working with small groups. Training is also available for school districts and other organizations when Skillstreaming will be implemented through multiple practitioners.
Last reviewed: 2023
Intended Outcomes:
Improve prosocial skills in children and adolescents
Continuum of Care:
Treatment
Topic Areas:
Anxiety, Behavioral Health/Mental Health, Disruptive Behaviors
Ages:
Childhood (4-12), Teen/Adolescent (13-18)
Geographic Locations:
Rural, Urban
Delivery Settings:
Community-Based, School-Based
Cultural Considerations:
No research found involving diverse populations
Audience:
Children and adolescents who have common social needs.
Credentials:
This program is implemented by counselors and other mental health practitioners.
Manuals:
Yes
Is Training Required?
No
Who can provide the required training?
In-service training or workshops can be provided for your school, facility, or organization. For more information and available dates, please contact: Sheldon Braaten, Ph.D., Behavioral Institute for Children and Adolescents, https://www.researchpress.com/author/dr-sheldon-braaten/
Program Costs (materials, training, etc.):
Yes, refer to program website
Program/Practice Website:
https://skillstreaming.com
Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research:
Gilmore, R., Ziviani, J., Chatfield, M. D., Goodman, S., & Sakzewski, L. (2022). Social skills group training in adolescents with disabilities: A systematic review. Research in developmental disabilities, 125, 104218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.
Kocaoz, O. E., Little, M. E., & Gallup, J. (2019). Impact of Video Modeling Combined with Skillstreaming Teaching Procedures on the Social Interaction Skills of Middle School-Aged Children with ASD. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 54(3), 237-248. https://marshall.idm.oclc.org/
Lerner, M. D., & Mikami, A. Y. (2012). A preliminary randomized controlled trial of two social skills interventions for youth with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 27(3), 147–157. https://doi.org/10.1177/
Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Volker, M. A., Toomey, J. A., Nida, R. E., Lee, G. K., Smerbeck, A. M., & Rodgers, J. D. (2010). RCT of a Manualized Social Treatment for High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40(11), 1297-310. https://doi.org/10.1007/
Sheridan, B. A., MacDonald, D. A., Donlon, M., Kuhn, B., McGovern, K., & Friedman, H. (2011). Evaluation of a social skills program based on social learning theory, implemented in a school setting. Psychological Reports, 108(2), 420-436. https://doi.org/10.2466/10.11.
WV Rating:
Promising
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Rationale for Rating:
Some studies are very high quality, and show positive results. The populations studied for these articles have been primarily youth with an existing Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis. The strongest outcomes were those where the intervention was given more one-on-one with the youth, suggesting it works best as a social skills support program during treatment. There are very limited population sizes and a lack of diversity among the participants of the studies. No studies showed a long-term follow-up or long-term outcomes, and there were very few indications that skills gained during the program were transferred outside of the research environment.
Contraindications or Concerns:
None identified
Other Registries/Ratings
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare:
Not On Registry
Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development:
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness:
Not On Registry
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Model Programs Guide:
Not On Registry
Washington State Institute for Public Policy:
Not On Registry