Efficacy of a Comprehensive School-based Intervention for High-functioning Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

School staff administered the 5 components during the school year. Social Skills Groups were conducted 2-3x/wk. for a total of 60-90 min./wk.; each group contained 3-6 students with social impairments. The Individual Daily Note was administered across the school day to reinforce new skills and reduce problem symptoms. Students' performance on targets was linked to home rewards. Mind Reading computer instruction targeting emotion recognition skills was conducted 3x/wk. for a total of 60 min./wk. Therapeutic Activities were conducted 2x/wk. for a total of 40-60 min./wk.; these cooperative activities were designed to practice targeted skills. Parent Training was conducted 1x/month for 60-90 min./session in order to increase home-school communication and integrate the CSBI across settings.