Effects of an Abbreviated and Adapted PEERS® Curriculum as Part of a College Transition Program for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum

College students on the autism spectrum report the following support needs: interpersonal skills and coping with unexpected change. The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effects of an interpersonal skills seminar using elements of the PEERS® curriculum on the acquisition of conversa...

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Vydáno v:Career development and transition for exceptional individuals Ročník 46; číslo 2; s. 69 - 82
Hlavní autoři: Howorth, Sarah K., Rooks-Ellis, Deborah L., Cobo-Lewis, Alan, Taylor, Joshua, Moody, Christine T.
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.05.2023
SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities
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ISSN:2165-1434, 2165-1442
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Shrnutí:College students on the autism spectrum report the following support needs: interpersonal skills and coping with unexpected change. The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effects of an interpersonal skills seminar using elements of the PEERS® curriculum on the acquisition of conversational behaviors by three young adults on the autism spectrum who were attending a summer college transition program designed to help prepare and familiarize individuals with college living. A multiple probe across behaviors design was used. According to visual analysis, a functional relation was not established between participation and acquisition of foundational conversational skills. Our findings provide a model for how state vocational rehabilitation agencies and institutes of higher education can collaborate to provide effective support for college students with autism spectrum disorder.
ISSN:2165-1434
2165-1442
DOI:10.1177/21651434221098411