Weiss, JonathanViecili, Michelle A.Sloman, LeonLunsky, Yona2015-03-242015-03-2428/11/2013Weiss, J. A., Viecili, M., Sloman, L., & Lunsky, Y. (2013). Direct and indirect psychosocial outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder and their parents following a parent-involved social skills group intervention. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 22(4), 303-309.1719-8429http://hdl.handle.net/10315/28522Objective: This study examined the direct and indirect outcomes of a social skills group intervention for children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders and their parents. Method: Thirty-five children and their parents participated in_the program evaluation. Children and parents completed measures of child social skills and problem behaviors. Children reported on their self-concept, and parents reported on their psychological acceptance and empowerment. Results: Results indicate significant increases in overall child social skills according to parent and child report, in child general self- worth, and in parent service empowerment and psychological acceptance. Conclusion: While past program evaluations of social skills groups highlight changes in social competence, taking a broader perspective on the types of positive outcomes suggests potential benefits for both child and parent.en-USSocial SkillsAutism Spectrum DisordersGroup InterventionParent InterventionArticlehttp://www.cacap-acpea.org/en/cacap/Journal_p828.htmlhttp://www.cacap-acpea.org/en/cacap/Welcome_p802.htmlhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3825471/