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Changes in Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents with ASD Completing the PEERS^® Social Skills Intervention

Auteurs: Hillary K. Schiltz, Alana J. McVey, Bridget K. Dolan, Kirsten S. Willar, Sheryl Pleiss, Jeffrey S. Karst, Audrey M. Carson, Christina Caiozzo, Elisabeth M. Vogt, Brianna D. Yund, Amy Vaughan Van Hecke

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2018

Abstract

Depression is a common concern among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is often associated with social skills and relationship challenges. The present data, from a randomized controlled trial, examined the effect of PEERS^® on self-reported depressive symptoms via the Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI) among 49 adolescents with ASD. Findings revealed that many CDI subscale scores declined (p’s < 0.05) and were related to direct social contact on the Quality of Socialization Questionnaire at posttest (p’s < 0.05). Exploratory analyses uncovered that suicidality was less evident following PEERS^®. Findings support the notion that social functioning and depression may be intimately intertwined in ASD; therefore, bolstering social skills in ASD may positively influence other domains of functioning, including mental health.

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Titel: Changes in Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents with ASD Completing the PEERS® Social Skills Intervention
Auteurs: Hillary K. Schiltz
Alana J. McVey
Bridget K. Dolan
Kirsten S. Willar
Sheryl Pleiss
Jeffrey S. Karst
Audrey M. Carson
Christina Caiozzo
Elisabeth M. Vogt
Brianna D. Yund
Amy Vaughan Van Hecke
Publicatiedatum: 21-11-2017
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3396-6

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