Program evaluation of an adapted PEERS® social skills program in young adults with autism spectrum disorder and/or mild intellectual impairment and social skills difficulties.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale, aims and objectives

Social challenges are common for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or mild intellectual impairment, yet few evidence-based interventions exist to address these challenges. PEERS®, the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills, has been shown to be effective in improving the social skills of young adults with ASD; however, it requires a significant time commitment for parents of young adults. As such, this mixed-methods study aimed to investigate the experiences of young adults, parents and PEERS® social coaches participating in an adapted PEERS® program, and to evaluate its acceptability and efficacy.

Method

Young adults with ASD and/or mild intellectual impairment participated in a 16-week PEERS® program.

SUBMITTER: Honan I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10946497 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature