Social Stories™ for Children With Autism: A Review of the Literature
Journal of Research in Education
Bucholz, J. L. (2012).
Journal of Research in Education, 22(2), 48-73.
This review investigates the effect of social stories on skills and/or behaviors in individuals on the autism spectrum.
Not stated
Between 1993 and May 2011
Peer-reviewed, experimental controlled studies
24
Nine of the 24 studies investigated the social validity of social story strategies. Findings indicated generally positive feedback for social stories. Teachers may prefer modifiable social stories and/or using computer programs such as PowerPoint.
Results indicated that social story strategies yielded positive short-term changes in prosocial skills (e.g., appropriate play with peers, initiating responses), functional skills (e.g., handwashing), and disruptive behaviors (e.g., shouting, staring); however, long-term effects were unknown.
