Examining the Treatment Efficacy of PEERS in Japan: Improving Social Skills Among Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• DOI: 10.1007/s10803-019-04325-1
• Publication Date: 2019-12-16T15:35:56Z
• Authors: Tomoko Yamada; Yui Miura; Manabu Oi; Nozomi Akatsuka; Kazumi Tanaka; Naotake Tsukidate; Tomoka Yamamoto; Hiroko Okuno; Mariko Nakanishi; Masako Taniike; Ikuko Mohri; Elizabeth A. Laug...
• Keywords: Socialization; Social Skills; Social Behavior

Abstract This study examines the efficacy of Japanese version Program for Education and Enrichment Relational Skills (PEERS), which focuses on improving social functioning through making friends maintaining good relationships adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without intellectual disabilities. Originally developed in United States, PEERS is one few evidence-based skills training programs youth ASD. The present shows that linguistic cultural modifications, effective ASD Japan. Positive results were found specifically areas socialization, communication, knowledge skills, autistic mannerisms, behavioral emotional problems. In addition, most treatment gains maintained at a 3-month follow-up assessment. These findings suggest beneficial across multiple socio-emotional domains