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Project

Caregiver -Assisted Social Skills Training for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Center:

CA-Tarjan Center UCLA, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2011

Contact Information:

Elizabeth Laugeson
[email protected]
310-267-3370

Project Description:

This study tested the effectiveness of improving social functioning and maintaining treatment gains using a parent-assisted social skills intervention for transitional youth 18-23 years of age with Autism.

Keyword(s):

Research, parent assisted, social skills intervention, youth, autsim

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County