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This study examines how the PEERS (Laugeson & Frankel, 2010; Laugeson, 2016) social-behavioral intervention affects social relationships and brain development and function in autistic preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Experimental | Immediate enrollment in the PEERS group. |
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| Waitlist Group | No Intervention | Research measures while waiting for PEERS; will receive PEERS within one year. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEERS | Behavioral | Social-behavioral intervention designed to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder make and keep friends. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS: Constantino, 2005) | Questionnaire completed by caregivers on social function and autism symptoms. Will be aggregated by group; no individual reports will be used. | within two weeks of PEERS completion |
| Test of Adolescent Social SKills (TASSK: Laugeson & Frankel, 2010) | Questionnaire completed by participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Measures knowledge of the PEERS intervention concepts. Will be aggregated by group; no individual reports will be used. | within two weeks of PEERS completion |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Amy Van Hecke, PhD | Marquette University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Marquette University | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 53233 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000067877 | Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| D020817 | Asperger Syndrome |
| D001321 | Autistic Disorder |
| ID | Term |
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| D002659 | Child Development Disorders, Pervasive |
| D065886 | Neurodevelopmental Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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