Brief Report: A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of PEERS® for Adolescents Telehealth for Autistic Adolescents

Adler, Elyse; Schiltz, Hillary; Glad, Danielle M; Lehman, Sarah A.; Stanley, Rachel; Hecke, Amy Vaughan Van

doi:10.1007/s10803-022-05666-0

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“…PEERS ® is a structured international program that has been recently validated in different European countries (Idris et al, 2022;Płatos et al, 2022), as well as in telehealth or hybrid delivery (Adler et al, 2022;Estabillo et al, 2022;Płatos et al, 2022). To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first evidence of an Italian adaptation of manualized SST and the first of the PEERS ® program.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…In Europe, studies have been conducted with Netherlands (Idris et al, 2022) and Polish adaptations (Płatos et al, 2022). Recent evidence shows that PEERS ® efficacy in telemedicine is comparable to the in-person version (Adler et al, 2022;Estabillo et al, 2022;Płatos et al, 2022) indicating that the administration methods do not significantly influence treatment effects. This evidence is consistent with findings from other SST models (Soares et al, 2020).…”

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Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for Italy: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Social Skills Intervention for Autistic Adolescents

Fatta,

Laugeson,

Bianchi

et al. 2024

J Autism Dev Disord

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The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is an intervention targeting social skills for autistic adolescents and those with other social challenges. The efficacy of the PEERS® on adolescents has been extensively explored but the program has not been validated in Italy. In the present study, we adapted PEERS® to Italian culture and evaluated its efficacy in an Italian sample. A Randomized Controlled Trial was conducted, analyzing the results of 37 autistic adolescents who were randomly assigned to two groups: experimental group (TG) and waitlist group (WL). The primary outcomes (social abilities) and secondary outcomes (co-occurring conditions, executive functions) were assessed at four time points. No differences were found at pre-treatment between groups on baseline measures and primary outcomes. At post-treatment, significant group differences emerged in primary outcomes (social knowledge and social performance) and secondary outcomes (emotion regulation). The groups’ results pooled together (TG + WL) confirmed the findings at post-treatment and showed further changes in primary outcomes (global social competence and social cognition) and secondary outcomes (externalizing problems, emotive and behavioral total problems, functional problems related to depressive symptoms). The improvements were maintained at a 3-month follow-up, except for global social competence and social cognition. Additionally, new results emerged regarding internalizing problems and global executive functioning. The efficacy of the Italian version of PEERS® was ascertained on primary and secondary outcomes. Innovative findings on emotion regulation, behavioral problems, and depression symptoms also emerged.Clinical trial registration information Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for Italy. An RCT’s Study on Social Skills Intervention for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). URL: http://clinicaltrials.gov. TRN: NCT05473104. Release Date: July 21, 2022.

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Section: Efficacy Of Social Skills Training For Asdmentioning

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Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for Italy: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Social Skills Intervention for Autistic Adolescents

Fatta,

Laugeson,

Bianchi

et al. 2024

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…For example, The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS), a social skill training program developed at UCLA, comprises a randomized controlled trial conducted among 49 adolescents with ASD and demonstrates promising results in reducing STB(Schiltz et al, 2018).Moreover, a brief report documents its successful application as a telehealth intervention(Adler et al, 2022) . Medications, including SSRIs, have limited empirical support(Williams et al, 2013).…”

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Autism and Suicide: Strategies to Dovetail Emerging Evidence in Child and Adolescent Suicide Risk Assessments

Gupta,

Petti

2023

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Background: This narrative review provides readers with a greater awareness of the increasing prevalence of diagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in psychiatric clinical settings and the high risk that ASD and autistic traits in the population place the affected individuals at heightened risk for suicidality and suicide. Methods: It represents a comprehensive, systematic literature review. supplemented with reverse citations to assure updated information. By title and abstract 456 articles were identified 456 and 71 articles met the inclusion criteria. Out of those, 50 articles were used for initial review and 15 were added later, manually or through reverse citations. Results: Results indicate that associated suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) with ASD, many concomitants comorbid mental health conditions ASD, and suicide risk factors that overlap with ASD symptoms are not clearly understood. Higher rates of STB and suicide have been identified across the age spectrum with ASD/high autistic traits compared to those from the general population in age/sex-matched comparison groups. Increased risk of STB in higher functioning ASD is emphasized. Interpersonal conflict and depression are significant risk factors as are comorbid borderline personality, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Conclusions: Multiple diagnostic challenges are considered that support the need for more focused research in this area, better, more ASD-related screening instruments that address the unique features of ASD-related psychopathology, and improved training for clinicians in screening and preventive efforts for enhanced competence and greater comfort in dealing with STB in those with autistic traits and ASD.

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Fostering Friendship and Dating Skills Among Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Polish Version of the PEERS® for Young Adults Curriculum

Płatos

Wojaczek²,

Laugeson

2023

J Autism Dev Disord

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PEERS® for Young Adults is an evidence-based program aimed at teaching social skills needed to establish and maintain close relationships, including friendship and romantic relationships. The study investigated the effects of the Polish adaptation of the curriculum on the social functioning of adults on the autism spectrum. Fifteen young adults (aged 18–32, M = 23.5) were randomly allocated to an immediate or delayed (control) treatment condition. By self and parent report, individuals who participated in the PEERS® program showed significant improvements in social skills, social cognition, and social knowledge, but limited gains in social engagement. The effects were maintained over six months after the treatment. The intervention was well-accepted and deemed feasible by young adults, their parents, and peers involved in the program.

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Brief Report: A Pilot Study Examining the Effects of PEERS® for Adolescents Telehealth for Autistic Adolescents

Cited by 8 publications

References 37 publications

Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for Italy: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Social Skills Intervention for Autistic Adolescents

Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) for Italy: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Social Skills Intervention for Autistic Adolescents

Autism and Suicide: Strategies to Dovetail Emerging Evidence in Child and Adolescent Suicide Risk Assessments

Fostering Friendship and Dating Skills Among Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Polish Version of the PEERS® for Young Adults Curriculum

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