Using rational-emotive language education to improve communication and social skills of adolescents with autism spectrum disorders in Nigeria.

Background/objective: Studies show the need for improved communication and social skills of adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Therefore, the present study aimed to analyze the effect of using rational-emotive language education (RELE) to pursue this need for adolescents in Nigeria.

Methods: The design of the study was a group randomized trial, with pretest, post-test, and follow-up.