PEERS® for Young Adults: Social Skills Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Challenges

✍ Scribed by Elizabeth Laugeson

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 539
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

PEERS® for Young Adults presents the first evidence-based group treatment program for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders and social challenges. Inside, readers will find a critical step forward in the dissemination of effective behavioral interventions for young adults in the form of 16 engaging group session outlines that are both user-friendly and backed by empirical research. Each session is accompanied by homework assignments and practice suggestions designed to reinforce the group’s understanding of the skills learned during each meeting. This practical resource will prove to be an invaluable reference for any clinician or educator working with this population.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
Author Biography
Getting Started
Purpose of the PEERS® for Young Adults Manual
Inclusion of Social Coaches
Organization of the Manual
Format of the Chapters
Lesson Format
Composition of the Group
Required Personnel
Physical Facilities
Materials Needed
Teaching Methods
Behavioral Management Techniques
PEERS® without the Social Coaching Group
Using This Manual with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Additional Resources for Young Adults and Social Coaches
Resources for Children and Adolescents
Tracking Progress
What You Can Expect: The Research Evidence
Session 1: Trading Information and Starting Conversations
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 2: Trading Information and Maintaining Conversations
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 3: Finding a Source of Friends
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 4: Electronic Communication
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 5: Appropriate Use of Humor
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 6: Entering Group Conversations
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 7: Exiting Conversations
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 8: Get-Togethers
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 9: Dating Etiquette: Letting Someone Know You Like Them
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 10: Dating Etiquette: Asking Someone on a Date
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 11: Dating Etiquette: Going on Dates
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 12: Dating Etiquette: Dating Do’s and Don’ts
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 13: Handling Disagreements
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 14: Handling Direct Bullying
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 15: Handling Indirect Bullying
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Young Adult Behavioral Rehearsal
Reunification
Social Coaching Handout
Session 16: Moving Forward and Graduation
Social Coaching Therapist Guide
Young Adult Therapist Guide
Graduation Ceremony
Social Coaching Handout
Appendix A Test of Young Adult Social Skills Knowledge (TYASSK)
Appendix B Quality of Socialization Questionnaire (QSQ)
Appendix C Planned Absence Sheet
Appendix D Phone Roster
Appendix E In-Group Call or Video Chat Assignment Log
Appendix F Homework Compliance Sheet
Appendix G Sample Graduation Flyer
Appendix H Sample Certificate of Completion
Appendix I Social Coaching Homework Assignment Worksheets (Weeks 1-15)
References
Index