Long-Term Treatment Outcomes of PEERS® for Preschoolers: A Parent-Mediated Social Skills Training Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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      Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      17
    • Subject Terms:
      Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Interpersonal Competence; Social Development; Skill Development; Preschool Children; Parents as Teachers; Program Effectiveness; Maintenance; Interpersonal Communication; Motivation; Peer Relationship; Behavior Problems; Stress Management; Child Rearing
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10803-021-05147-w
    • ISSN:
      0162-3257
    • Abstract:
      Although parent-assisted social skills interventions may reduce early social challenges in preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), limited research has explored whether intervention gains maintain several years after treatment. This study examined the durability of PEERS® for Preschoolers, a parent-mediated social skills training program for preschool-aged children with ASD and other social challenges. Twenty-nine parents reported on child and family outcomes 1-5 years following treatment. Results demonstrated maintenance of treatment gains on measures of ASD-related social impairments including social communication, social responsiveness, social motivation, and peer engagement. Post-treatment improvements in problem behaviors and parenting stress were not maintained at long-term follow-up. Implications of these results are discussed.
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      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2022
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1335846