Difficulties in social interaction are a prominent feature of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These difficulties are a source elevated anxiety to social interactions for individuals with ASD. In the article titled “Social Skills Differences Between the Autism Spectrum Disorders” by A. Kozlowski, J. Matson, & B. Belva published on April 2012 in the Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities categorizes in researches social skills between three ASD groups. The three categories include 57 children between the ages of 4 through the age of 16 diagnosed with Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) that do not have co-occurring intellectual disabilities. (Kozlowski, Matson, & Belva, 2012) This research provides data to support those children with the higher level functioning autism demonstrate enhanced and appropriate/adaptive social skills in comparison with children with in the lower end of the autism spectrum. Analysis of Article By accumulating 57 children within the autism spectrum in a variety of clinical, school, and community settings throughout the United States, to participate in a variety of questionnaires and studies that measure and assess adaptive functioning, behavior inventory, and psychopathy screener. In addition to the children with high functioning autism such as Asperger’s provided significant improvements in adaptive/appropriate social skills, these children demonstrated increased abilities to displayed negative or unappropriated behaviors. The research discovers although children within the higher functional spectrum have the ability to develop positive social interaction skills, may also have the ability to understand a purpose of negative behavior and a willingness to display it. The crux of this article however, does not provide inability to adequately assess children who fall within the autism spectrum. The generalization of higher level functioning autism validates the term high-functioning, however this is a vague study because every child who falls within the autism spectrum is unique. Although developing communication skills can minimize anxieties about interactions, these new skills may provide additional opportunities for other obstacles. This article enables me to expand my knowledge, for provides me a unique insight to the obstacles and struggles for children and their families with autism. Lacking in social skills creates unbearable obstacles that limit a craving for relationships, learning, and enjoyment that should be enjoyed by all. The authors of this article encourage further research and development for the advancement and development for accurate assessment, approaches, and strategies for …show more content…
The ability to develop social skills is imperative for it is the foundation to every facet of learning, developing, and expression of both desires and needs. Providing a means of communication for those who lacked with the skills enables individuals to build self-conference, relationship developments, and ability to self-advocate, communicate expressions and understandings. As with all research that strives to develop successful approaches and strategies that enhance communication skills, not only inspires me, it provides hope for the parents and caregivers that their loved ones can lead productive, enjoyable, and successful lives. We are all unique creations from God, His word teaches us so we can provide our children opportunities of enjoyment, love, and obtain spiritual growth and happiness through knowledge and communication regardless of abilities “that there should be no schism in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another” 1 Corinthians 12:25 (New King James