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A Randomized Controlled Trial to Improve Social Skills in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder : The UCLA PEERS ( ® ) Program . 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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Intervention_Educational
UCLA PEERS ( ® ) Program
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Outcome_Mental
evidence-based social skills
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Outcome_Other
the effectiveness
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Outcome_Mental
in overall social skills
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Outcome_Mental
frequency of social engagement
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Outcome_Mental
social skills knowledge
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Outcome_Mental
reduced ASD symptoms related to social responsiveness following PEERS .
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Participant_Age
Young Adults
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Participant_Condition
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Participant_Age
adults
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Participant_Condition
on the spectrum
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Participant_Condition
high-functioning
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Participant_Age
young adults
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Participant_Sample-size
22
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Participant_Age
young adults 18-24 years of age