UCLA PEERS: The Science of Making Friends for Youth with ASD

Duration: 53 mins Publication Date: 16 Mar 2023 Next Review Date: 16 Mar 2026 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13615

Description

Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson offers an engaging overview of an evidence-based intervention designed for autistic youth who are looking to develop and maintain friendships. The webinar focuses on the methods used in the PEERS® intervention, emphasizing the teaching of friendship skills. Dr. Laugeson provides concrete strategies for friendship development and offers insights into handling challenges such as bullying and rejection. As the founder and developer of PEERS®, Dr. Laugeson brings her extensive expertise to the session, having trained professionals, educators, and families worldwide in this field.

Learning Objectives

A. To understand the social challenges faced by many autistic youth and the consequences of peer rejection.
B. To understand effective methods for teaching social skills.
C. To become familiar with ecologically valid strategies for making friends and handling rejection.

File Attachments

UCLA PEERS® Program - Lesson presentation download

About this Lesson

Topics:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Publication Type:

Lectures

Level:

In Practice

Speakers

Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson

Clinical Professor, UCLA Director, UCLA PEERS Clinic Director, UCLA Tarjan Center UCEDD Program Director, UCLA Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship Program

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