A preliminary randomized controlled study of the PEERS® program for Taiwanese autistic adolescents: The effectiveness on reducing school bullying and enhancing social function

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Main Authors:	Mei‐Ni Hsiao, Yi‐Ling Chien, Yueh‐Ming Tai, Heng‐Man Chen, Hsien‐Hsueh Shih, Li‐Wei Chen, Yu‐Ying Chen, Wei‐Tsuen Soong, Yen‐Nan Chiu, Wen‐Che Tsai, Elizabeth Laugeson, Mei‐Hui Tseng, Susan Shur‐Fen Gau
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Subjects:	Autism Research
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author	Mei‐Ni Hsiao Yi‐Ling Chien Yueh‐Ming Tai Heng‐Man Chen Hsien‐Hsueh Shih Li‐Wei Chen Yu‐Ying Chen Wei‐Tsuen Soong Yen‐Nan Chiu Wen‐Che Tsai Elizabeth Laugeson Mei‐Hui Tseng Susan Shur‐Fen Gau
author_facet	Mei‐Ni Hsiao Yi‐Ling Chien Yueh‐Ming Tai Heng‐Man Chen Hsien‐Hsueh Shih Li‐Wei Chen Yu‐Ying Chen Wei‐Tsuen Soong Yen‐Nan Chiu Wen‐Che Tsai Elizabeth Laugeson Mei‐Hui Tseng Susan Shur‐Fen Gau Mei‐Ni Hsiao Yi‐Ling Chien Yueh‐Ming Tai Heng‐Man Chen Hsien‐Hsueh Shih Li‐Wei Chen Yu‐Ying Chen Wei‐Tsuen Soong Yen‐Nan Chiu Wen‐Che Tsai Elizabeth Laugeson Mei‐Hui Tseng Susan Shur‐Fen Gau
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contents	A preliminary randomized controlled study of the PEERS® program for Taiwanese autistic adolescents: The effectiveness on reducing school bullying and enhancing social function Mei‐Ni Hsiao Yi‐Ling Chien Yueh‐Ming Tai Heng‐Man Chen Hsien‐Hsueh Shih Li‐Wei Chen Yu‐Ying Chen Wei‐Tsuen Soong Yen‐Nan Chiu Wen‐Che Tsai Elizabeth Laugeson Mei‐Hui Tseng Susan Shur‐Fen Gau Autism Research AbstractIndividuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience lifelong social communication challenges and are more vulnerable to school bullying. Addressing their social difficulties and school bullying requires evidence‐based interventions. PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) was adapted and translated for Taiwanese adolescents. This randomized controlled study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Taiwanese version of PEERS® in reducing school bullying and enhancing social function among autistic adolescents. Twenty‐one autistic adolescents (mean age 14.29 ± 1.67 years; female n = 733.33%) were randomized to a treatment group (TG, n = 10) or a delayed treatment control group (DTG, n = 11). The outcome measures (school bullying, social challenges, social skills knowledge, and social skills performance) were assessed at baseline, post‐treatment, and follow‐up. The group and time interaction analyses revealed greater magnitudes of reduction in general school bullying (p < 0.001), victimization (p < 0.001), perpetration (p = 0.012), social challenges (p = 0.001), and peer conflicts (p < 0.001), and improvement in social knowledge (p < 0.001) in the TG group than the DTG group. The findings suggest that the PEERS® program tailored for Taiwanese adolescents is effective in reducing school bullying, decreasing social challenges, and enhancing social skills among autistic adolescents, with very large effect sizes (Cohen's d ranging from 1.19 to 2.88). Consequently, participation in the PEERS® program is recommended for adolescents with social difficulties to improve their social communication and interactions to offset school bullying and other social challenges related to adverse outcomes. 10.1002/aur.3213 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
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spellingShingle	A preliminary randomized controlled study of the PEERS® program for Taiwanese autistic adolescents: The effectiveness on reducing school bullying and enhancing social function Mei‐Ni Hsiao Yi‐Ling Chien Yueh‐Ming Tai Heng‐Man Chen Hsien‐Hsueh Shih Li‐Wei Chen Yu‐Ying Chen Wei‐Tsuen Soong Yen‐Nan Chiu Wen‐Che Tsai Elizabeth Laugeson Mei‐Hui Tseng Susan Shur‐Fen Gau Autism Research A preliminary randomized controlled study of the PEERS® program for Taiwanese autistic adolescents: The effectiveness on reducing school bullying and enhancing social function Mei‐Ni Hsiao Yi‐Ling Chien Yueh‐Ming Tai Heng‐Man Chen Hsien‐Hsueh Shih Li‐Wei Chen Yu‐Ying Chen Wei‐Tsuen Soong Yen‐Nan Chiu Wen‐Che Tsai Elizabeth Laugeson Mei‐Hui Tseng Susan Shur‐Fen Gau Autism Research AbstractIndividuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience lifelong social communication challenges and are more vulnerable to school bullying. Addressing their social difficulties and school bullying requires evidence‐based interventions. PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) was adapted and translated for Taiwanese adolescents. This randomized controlled study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Taiwanese version of PEERS® in reducing school bullying and enhancing social function among autistic adolescents. Twenty‐one autistic adolescents (mean age 14.29 ± 1.67 years; female n = 733.33%) were randomized to a treatment group (TG, n = 10) or a delayed treatment control group (DTG, n = 11). The outcome measures (school bullying, social challenges, social skills knowledge, and social skills performance) were assessed at baseline, post‐treatment, and follow‐up. The group and time interaction analyses revealed greater magnitudes of reduction in general school bullying (p < 0.001), victimization (p < 0.001), perpetration (p = 0.012), social challenges (p = 0.001), and peer conflicts (p < 0.001), and improvement in social knowledge (p < 0.001) in the TG group than the DTG group. The findings suggest that the PEERS® program tailored for Taiwanese adolescents is effective in reducing school bullying, decreasing social challenges, and enhancing social skills among autistic adolescents, with very large effect sizes (Cohen's d ranging from 1.19 to 2.88). Consequently, participation in the PEERS® program is recommended for adolescents with social difficulties to improve their social communication and interactions to offset school bullying and other social challenges related to adverse outcomes. 10.1002/aur.3213 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
title	A preliminary randomized controlled study of the PEERS® program for Taiwanese autistic adolescents: The effectiveness on reducing school bullying and enhancing social function
topic	Autism Research
url	https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aur.3213