Social Strategies

Peer-Mediated Interventions involve using typically developing peers as social partners to enhance social skills in individuals with autism. 

These interventions are structured to include peers in various social activities and interactions, promoting positive social behaviors through modeling and reinforcement. 

Peer-Mediated Interventions can help individuals with autism develop better social interactions and relationships by providing naturalistic social experiences with peers. 

Research has shown that these interventions can lead to improved social skills and increased peer interactions for children with autism (National Autism Center, n.d.; Whalon, Conroy, Martinez, & Werch, 2015).

Social Narratives are individualized and visual aids used to teach individuals with autism about social situations and expectations. 

These narratives provide detailed descriptions of social scenarios and appropriate behaviors, helping individuals with autism understand and navigate complex social interactions. 

Social Narratives are tailored to address specific social skills or behaviors, and they use clear, descriptive language and visual supports to enhance comprehension. 

Research indicates that Social Narratives can effectively improve social understanding and behavior by providing structured guidance in social contexts (Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules [AFIRM], n.d.; Roth, Gillis, & DiGennaro Reed, 2014).