Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of the Arabic Version of the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (Peers-AA) for Autistic Adolescents in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by significant deficits in social skills that impact youths' academic, adaptive, and psychological functioning. Social skills deficits are imperative targets for interventions. This pilot study explored the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the translated and culturally adapted Arabic version of the UCLA PEERS^® among autistic adolescents (ages 11-17) in Saudi Arabia. The study utilized a quasi-experimental design, collected pre-, post-, and three-month follow-up data, and used focus group discussion and a prospective cohort study with pre- and postintervention assessments. Feasibility was assessed based on subjective methods: recruitment, retention, attendance rate, comprehension of the translate

SUBMITTER: AlMarshedi AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12475337 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature