PC127: PEERS for a Diverse Population of Adolescents With ASD

Friday, February 16, 2024
11:00 AM–11:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 4,8
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. thoughtfully select and implement culturally responsive strategies when adapting a social skills curriculum for a culturally diverse group.
  2. analyze advantages and disadvantages of administering social skills groups across platforms, enabling decisions on appropriate delivery methods for their populations.
  3. effectively apply cooperation strategies within social skills groups to foster increased collaboration between group members and parents.

Description

Utilizing PEERS with a diverse group of youth with ASD. Learn strategies to increase collaboration, adapt the curriculum to a group's cultural differences, and administer sessions on telehealth platform.

Presenter(s)

Arielle Wenig, Kean University
Blanca Garcia, Kean University

Contributor(s)

Casey Theriault, Kai Primus-Dawson

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