Background Peer mediated intervention (PMI) is a promising practice used to increase
social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). PMIs engage typically …

This article is intended to synthesize the broader literature investigating the effectiveness
and salient features of interventions designed to enhance the social competence of youth …

In the wake of COVID‐19, the world has become a more uncertain environment—a breeding
ground for stress and anxiety, especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorder …

Despite research exploring autism in gender-diverse adolescents, no studies have elicited
these individuals' perspectives. In-depth interviews with 22 well-characterized autistic …

The efficacy of a peer-mediated, theatre-based intervention on social competence in
participants with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was tested. Thirty 8-to-14 year-olds with …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting multiple
developmental domains including social communication, behavioral-affective, sensorimotor …

This authoritative resource, now thoroughly revised for DSM-5, has set the standard for the
comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Leading experts …

This review examined school-based social skills interventions for students with autism
spectrum disorder who were educated in inclusive school settings. Secondary aims sought …

Abstract UCLA PEERS® for Adolescents is a widely applied program among a number of
social skills training programs developed over the years. We synthesized current research …

Background Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are impaired in social
communication and interaction with peers, which may reflect diminished social motivation …