Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 3, 2025

A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents
Published on: July 10, 2017
Perceived and Observed Treatment Gains Following PEERS: A Preliminary Study with Latinx Adolescents with ASD
Elina Veytsman1, Elizabeth Baker2, Ann Marie Martin2
1Graduate School of Education, University of California, 1207 Sproul Hall, Riverside, CA, 92521, USA. eveyt001@ucr.edu.
Abstract:
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) social skills intervention has demonstrated effectiveness for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, studies have been limited by a lack of objective outcome measures and an underrepresentation of Latinx families. This pilot study extends the PEERS literature by utilizing an observational measure of conversational skills (Contextual Assessment of Social Skills; CASS) with a diverse sample of 13 adolescents with ASD (with parent groups conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously) and a control group of 11 neurotypical adolescents. Consistent with previous research, adolescents with ASD and their parents perceived improvements in social functioning following intervention, which were maintained four months later and corroborated by improvements in conversational skills.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Modeling in Therapy
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings....
Community Based Intervention
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...
Self-Evaluation: Self-Enhancement and Self-Verification

