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Establishment of Social Skills Training Group in Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Effectiveness Analysis
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Summary
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, and the presence of restricted, repetitive behavior and interests, affecting 1 in 68 children. Although atypical social deficits onset in early childhood, their social relationships with peers may remain a challenge or even worsen for individuals with ASD throughout the school years and beyond, as social contexts increase in complexity and pose higher social expectations.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
11 Years - 20 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2022-01-01
Completion Date
2027-07-12
Last Updated
2023-05-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®)
developed at the University of California, Los Angeles (E. A. Laugeson \& F. Frankel, 2010). This is a parent-assisted, manualized social skills training program that addresses crucial areas of social functioning for adolescents. Psycho-education and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques are employed to help adolescents develop ecologically valid skills for making and maintaining friendships.
Locations (1)
National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan