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PEERS Resource Hub
Explore articles, updates, and insights from the MindOf clinical team on social development, neurodiversity, and the PEERS® model. This section is updated regularly to support families, educators, and professionals working with autistic children and teens.
Building the Network: Referral Pathways and Ongoing Connection
Establishing clear referral processes and maintaining communication between services maximizes PEERS' impact within the broader support...
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Jul 31
Global Perspectives: Cultural Adaptations and Inclusive Practice
PEERS demonstrates effectiveness across diverse cultural contexts through thoughtful adaptations that preserve core methodologies while...
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Jul 30
The Research Foundation: Evidence Supporting PEERS Effectiveness
Multiple randomized controlled trials and international validation studies provide robust evidence for PEERS' effectiveness across...
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Jul 29
Making the Right Referrals: Clinical Decision-Making Guidelines
Clear referral guidelines help professionals identify which young people will benefit most from PEERS and how the program complements...
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Jul 28
The Critical Partnership: Family Engagement and Systemic Change
Parent/caregiver involvement transforms PEERS from a discrete intervention into a sustainable system of support, improving outcomes while...
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Jul 21
Breaking the Loneliness Cycle: Measurable Impacts on Peer Relationships
Research consistently demonstrates PEERS' effectiveness in facilitating genuine friendships and reducing loneliness, with subsequent...
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Jul 14
From Anxiety to Confidence: Addressing Emotional Barriers to Social Engagement
PEERS provides a structured pathway for young people with social anxiety to gradually build confidence through supported exposure,...
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Jul 7
Beyond Masking: Authentic Social Connection and Neurodiversity
PEERS respects neurodivergence while offering practical tools for those who actively seek social connection, emphasising genuine...
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Jun 30
Building Neural Pathways: The Science of Repetition and Feedback
PEERS employs structured behavioral rehearsal and immediate coaching feedback to transform intellectual understanding into automatic...
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Jun 23
Breaking Down the Building Blocks: PEERS Core Curriculum
PEERS transforms complex social interactions into concrete, teachable components that directly address core social communication...
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Jun 16
Navigating the Social Maze: Common Struggles and Their Impact
Understanding the specific social challenges faced by neurodivergent youth provides critical context for effective intervention and...
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Jun 9
PEERS social skills group curriculum
PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a 14-module, 12-week evidence-based social skills intervention...
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Jun 6
The PEERS Revolution: Meeting a Critical Need
An introduction to why social skills training is essential for autistic young people, and how PEERS® responds to this need.
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Jun 2
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