Maher Institute Inc Iranian Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders 3115-848X 5 2026 07 01 Investigating the Effectiveness of Communication Skills Training on Reducing Social Communication Disorders Among Girls and Boys with Communication Issues Investigating the Effectiveness of Communication Skills Training on Reducing Social Communication Disorders Among Girls and Boys with Communication Issues 1 15 EN Rozita Dorabadi Zare Department of Psychology, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2025 12 02 <p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of communication skills training in alleviating social communication disorders in both girls and boys who struggle with communication disorders.</p> <p><strong>Methods and Materials: </strong>The study used a quasi-experimental design, which included a pre-test, post-test, and a three-month follow-up period for both the control and experimental groups. The study's statistical population consisted of adolescent girls and boys with communication disorders who sought help at psychological clinics in Tehran during the summer of 2023. In this study, 32 participants were chosen through purposive sampling. The educational interventions consisted of six sessions, each lasting 45 minutes and held twice a week. The Communication Skills Test-Revised (CSTR) served as the assessment tool. The data obtained from the study was examined with SPSS software version 27, utilizing descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation. It also involved analysis of covariance, Bonferroni post-hoc test, and Kruskal-Wallis H tests at a significance level of 0.05.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> According to the research results, the difference in P-values between the experimental and control groups was notable in the Ability to receive and send messages component (p&lt;0.001). Similarly, there was a significant difference in P-values between the experimental and control groups in the Emotional control, listening skills, Insights into the communication process, and Assertive Communication components (p&lt;0.01). Additionally, the interaction effects between group and gender were significant in the listening skills component (p=0.004).</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The findings from this study demonstrated that communication skills training enhances one's ability to communicate effectively. This discovery has practical implications for therapists, health professionals, officials, psychologists, and various other groups in mitigating the adverse effects of communication disorders. Implement the results of this study for better outcomes.</p> https://maherpub.com/index.php/jndd/article/download/758/755