A Randomized Controlled Trial to Improve Social Skills in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The UCLA PEERS® Program
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Improve Social Skills in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The UCLA PEERS® Program
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DOI：
10.1007/s10803-015-2504-8
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发表时间：
2015-12-01
影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
Ellingsen, Ruth
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作者：
Laugeson, Elizabeth A.;Gantman, Alexander;Ellingsen, Ruth
研究表明，社交技能受损往往是自闭症谱系障碍 (ASD) 患者面临的最重大挑战，但针对自闭症谱系障碍成年人的基于证据的社交技能干预措施却很少。这项复制试验测试了 PEERS 的有效性，这是一项针对患有自闭症谱系障碍的高功能年轻人的护理人员协助的社交技能项目。采用随机对照设计，22 名 18-24 岁的年轻人被随机分配到治疗组 (n = 12) 或延迟治疗对照组 (n = 10)。结果显示，治疗组的整体社交技能、社交参与频率和社交技能知识显着提高，并显着减少与 PEERS 后社交反应相关的自闭症谱系障碍 (ASD) 症状。大多数治疗效果在 16 周的随访评估中得以维持，并观察到新的改善。
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.