ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the social impairments in students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the importance of social interventions for students with ASD in inclusive settings, and a few evidence-based interventions to address the social challenges for these students. In order to address the social deficits in students with ASD and ameliorate the possible co-morbid risk factors faced by these students, it is imperative to provide social interventions. Research has documented that without appropriate social intervention, students with ASD have difficulty interacting with their peers and exhibit low responsiveness, limited or nonexistent initiations, reduced conversational reciprocity, and an overall difficulty sustaining social engagement. It is mandated, and best practice, that schools implement evidence-based programs. That is, schools must implement programs that are supported by research. It is mandated, and best practice, that schools implement evidence-based programs. A main challenge for students diagnosed with ASD is social deficits.
