Faculty Articles
Training Blind Adolescents in Social Skills
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness
ISSN
0145-482X
Publication Date
5-1983
Abstract
Abstract
Training in social skills was given to 4 14–20 yr old blind, unassertive females (WISC-R IQs 73–86). Behaviors requiring modification were identified for each S by rating videotapes of role-played interactions. Training consisted of instructions, feedback, behavioral rehearsal, modeling, and manual guidance. Behaviors were treated sequentially and cumulatively in a multiple baseline format. The treatment was generally effective in that most behaviors selected for modification changed markedly. However, a follow-up after 4 wks indicated a decrease in some responses. "Booster" sessions were used to facilitate return to posttreatment levels. Follow-ups after 8 and 10 wks showed that this goal had been reached. (18 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
Volume
77
Issue
5
First Page
199
Last Page
203
NSUWorks Citation
Van Hasselt, V. B.,
Hersen, M.,
Kazdin, A. E.,
Simon, J.,
Mastantuono, A. K.
(1983). Training Blind Adolescents in Social Skills. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 77(5), 199-203.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/453
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