PO124: Exploring the PEERS Program With an Online Adaptation

  • PMD: 4
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 10: Psychological Services for Students With Autism

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. learn how to promote an effective social skills intervention with the use of the online adaptations for synchronous delivery;
  2. learn how to increase parental engagement and satisfaction with social skills groups via online access; and
  3. learn about the PEERS for teens online adaptations and how this can promote effective community-based supports.

Description

Utilizing online formats can be an effective and inclusive way to deliver social skills intervention. Learn the outcome of PEERS® online adaptation on reducing social anxiety and loneliness.

Presenter(s)

Sterling E. Blonigen, Western Illinois University
Leigh A. Fisler, Western Illinois University
Courtney B. Norris, Western Illinois University
Yasamine Bolourian, independent researcher

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