A Randomized Controlled Trial to Improve Social Skills in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The UCLA PEERS® Program

被引:154
作者
Laugeson, Elizabeth A. [1 ,2 ]
Gantman, Alexander [1 ,2 ]
Kapp, Steven K. [1 ,3 ]
Orenski, Kaely [1 ,4 ]
Ellingsen, Ruth [1 ,5 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calif Los Angeles, Semel Inst Neurosci & Human Behav, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
[2] Univ Calif Los Angeles, Autism Res Alliance, Help Grp, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
[3] Univ Calif Los Angeles, Grad Sch Educ & Informat Studies, Div Human Dev & Psychol, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
[4] Alliant Int Univ, Alhambra, CA 91803 USA
[5] Univ Calif Los Angeles, Dept Psychol, Los Angeles, CA 90024 USA
关键词
PEERS; Social skills; Autism spectrum disorder; Adults; Friendship; Dating; HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM; ASPERGER-SYNDROME; ADOLESCENTS; CHILDREN; INTERVENTIONS; INDIVIDUALS; FRIENDSHIP; QUOTIENT; OUTCOMES; TEENS;
D O I
10.1007/s10803-015-2504-8
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
Research suggests that impaired social skills are often the most significant challenge for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet few evidence-based social skills interventions exist for adults on the spectrum. This replication trial tested the effectiveness of PEERS, a caregiver-assisted social skills program for high-functioning young adults with ASD. Using a randomized controlled design, 22 young adults 18-24 years of age were randomly assigned to a treatment (n = 12) or delayed treatment control (n = 10) group. Results revealed that the treatment group improved significantly in overall social skills, frequency of social engagement, and social skills knowledge, and significantly reduced ASD symptoms related to social responsiveness following PEERS. Most treatment gains were maintained at a 16-week follow-up assessment with new improvements observed.
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页码:3978 / 3989
页数:12
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