Effects of dialogic reading for comprehension (LuDiCa) on the social interaction of autistic adolescents and their peers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In today's contemporary world, relationships take a prominent role in the lives of adolescents. However, challenges related to mutual understanding and a lack of inclusive environments can often lead to autistic teens feeling excluded.

Objective

In order to assess the impact of naturalistic interventions on interpersonal relationships, we conducted an experimental test utilizing Dialogic Reading for Comprehension (LuDiCa) in online reading circles with groups comprising both autistic and neurotypical adolescents. Our focus was on exploring its relevance for enhancing social interaction, particularly in terms of conversational acts, sharing experiences, initiations, and questions.

Methods

Five autistic and five neurotypical students between 11 and 15 years o

SUBMITTER: Guevara VLS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10837403 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature