Peers for young adults : social skills training for adults with autism spectrum disorder and other ... social challenges

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. 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 Peers(r) 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. "PEERS for Young Adults presents the first evidence-based group treatment program for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as other developmental 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 sixteen 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." -- Provided by publisher PEERS (R) 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.