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The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an adapted social skills program for autistic individuals in public services.

December 8, 2025Frontiers in PsychiatryOpen Access

Bridging research and practice: a pilot trial of an adapted social skills program for autism in public services

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MMMaría Ángeles MairenaHospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona MGMarcela Mezzatesta Gava NENeus EliasHospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona

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Randomized trial shows improved quality of life and social communication in autistic youth, suggesting greater accessibility is needed for effective support.

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The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an adapted social skills program for autistic individuals in public services.
Conducted a randomized, waitlist-controlled pilot trial
Delivered a 10-session group-based intervention to 79 autistic participants aged 8–17 years
Assessed social behaviors pre- and post-intervention using structured observational methods
Measured comorbid internalizing symptoms through parent-report standardized questionnaires
Significant improvements in eye contact and functional communication were found in younger autistic individuals with higher verbal IQ
A reduction in internalizing symptoms was observed among children in the experimental group
No statistically significant effects were found in the full sample, although trends were noted in a positive direction

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Mairena et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693624a44fa91c937236c4bb https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1610221

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Randomized trial shows improved quality of life and social communication in autistic youth, suggesting greater accessibility is needed for effective support.

Bridging research and practice: a pilot trial of an adapted social skills program for autism in public services

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