Trends in International Single-subject Research on Interventions for Daily Living Skills in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders

The purpose of this study is to examine research trends and intervention characteristics of international single-subject studies that have implemented daily living skills interventions for children and adolescents with ASD; in addition, we explore implications for the Independent Living domain of the Daily Living Activities Curriculum in Korean educational settings. The method used is a total of 19 relevant articles published internationally from 2013 to 2023 were selected to both analyze the overall research trends and intervention characteristics and examine the content elements and activities of the Independent Living domain in the 2022 Revised Special Education Curriculum of Daily Living Activities. The results are as follows: First, interventions were mainly conducted with young children, with many of the studies targeting the personal life domain of daily living skills. Second, interventions reflected the diverse neuropsychological characteristics of ASD, with many studies utilizing technology devices. Third, when analyzed in relation to the Independent Living domain of the Daily Living Activities in the 2022 Revised Special Education Curriculum, the majority of studies focused on personal independence. In conclusion, based on the findings of this study, directions and implications for further research on daily living skills interventions for children and adolescents with ASD in Korea are discussed.