Title |
Broadening the Scope of Peer-Mediated Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, December 2017
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DOI | 10.1007/s10803-017-3429-1 |
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Authors |
Mateusz Płatos, Kinga Wojaczek |
Abstract |
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. In this letter, we address the limitations of such understanding of PMI and review the arguments for broadening its scope. In particular, we argue that there is a critical need for research on PMI that focuses on friendship, social participation, and well-being of adolescents and adults with ASD, as well as engages peers in the community settings. In conclusion, we provide a description of a befriending scheme for individuals with ASD to inspire future research and guidelines on PMI. |
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