PEERS? for Young Adults: Social Skills Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum [Paperback]

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 groups 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.

List of Tables  Preface  Acknowledgements  Author Biography  1. Getting Started  2. Session 1: Trading Information and Starting Conversations  3. Session 2: Trading Information and Maintaining Conversations. 4. Session 3: Finding a Source of Friends. 5.  Session 4: Electronic Communication  6. Session 5: Appropriate Use of Humor  7. Session 6: Entering Group Conversations  8. Session 7: Exiting Conversations  9. Session 8: Get-Togethers  10. Session 9: Dating Etiquette  Letting Someone Know You Like Them. 11. Session 10: Dating Etiquette  Asking Someone on a Date  12. Session 11: Dating Etiquette  Going on Dates  13. Session 12: Dating Etiquette  Dating Dos and Dont's  14. Session 13: Handling Disagreements  15. Session 14: Handling Direct Bullying  16. Session 15: Handling Indirect Bullying  17. Session 16: Moving Forward and Graduation  References  Appendices

PEERS? for Young Adults presents the first evidence-based group treatment program for young adults with Auls,