Broadening the Scope of Peer-Mediated Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Platos, Mateusz
Broadening the Scope of Peer-Mediated Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders : Special issue - College Experiences for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder 48 (3) March 2018: 747-750 0162-3257 .
Explains that peer-mediated intervention (PMI) is most commonly defined as a treatment approach that engages typically developing peers to teach children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) social skills and increase their social interactions, mainly in a school setting. This article addresses the limitations of such an understanding and presents arguments for broadening its scope. Provides a description of a befriending scheme for individuals with ASD to inspire future research and guidelines on PMI.
AUTISM
ADOLESCENTS
ADULTS
PEER TUTORING
INTERVENTION
FRIENDSHIPS
SOCIAL INTERACTION
WELL BEING
PEER MEDIATED INTERVENTION (PMI) BEFRIENDING SCHEME PEER VOLUNTEERS MARY AND MAX
Broadening the Scope of Peer-Mediated Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders : Special issue - College Experiences for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder 48 (3) March 2018: 747-750 0162-3257 .
Explains that peer-mediated intervention (PMI) is most commonly defined as a treatment approach that engages typically developing peers to teach children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) social skills and increase their social interactions, mainly in a school setting. This article addresses the limitations of such an understanding and presents arguments for broadening its scope. Provides a description of a befriending scheme for individuals with ASD to inspire future research and guidelines on PMI.
AUTISM
ADOLESCENTS
ADULTS
PEER TUTORING
INTERVENTION
FRIENDSHIPS
SOCIAL INTERACTION
WELL BEING
PEER MEDIATED INTERVENTION (PMI) BEFRIENDING SCHEME PEER VOLUNTEERS MARY AND MAX
