PEERS®實證交友方案應用於青少年自閉症類群障礙的臨床實務經驗分享

Clinical Practice Experience Sharing of the Evidence-Based PEERS®Friendship Program for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders

PEERS®(Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills)是一項實證基礎的社交技巧訓練課程，為期14週，透過每週針對不同社交主題的練習來促進青少年的社交能力學習。研究證據顯示，PEERS®方案在多元文化背景下皆能有效提升自閉症類群障礙(ASD)青少年的社交技巧，具有跨文化的應用性與成效。本文旨在分享實務運用PEERS®方案的經驗，探討其在實務場域中所遇到的挑戰及因應建議，並提供具體方法以供日常生活及教育現場參考。藉由分析實務應用及實例經驗，本文期望增進對PEERS®方案在操作和執行方面的理解，尤其是在不同場域中的可行性和適用性。本研究分享臨床實務經驗，目的在促進PEERS®方案理論與實務之間的連結，為教育工作者、臨床專業人士及家庭提供有力的支持指引，進一步提升其在支援ASD青少年社交發展中的成效，促進PEERS®方案在全球各地的廣泛應用。

PEERS®(Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is an evidence-based social skills training program conducted over 14 weeks, designed to enhance social skills in adolescents through weekly practice focused on various social themes. Research evidence demonstrates that the PEERS®program effectively improves social skills among adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across diverse cultural backgrounds, thus highlighting its cross-cultural adaptability and efficacy. This study aims to share practical insights from implementing PEERS®, explore challenges encountered in real-world applications, and offer specific strategies for daily life and educational settings. Through analyzing case examples and application experiences, this paper seeks to deepen understanding of the program’s operation and implementation, particularly regarding its feasibility and applicability in different contexts. This study shares clinical practice experiences with the goal of bridging the gap between the theory and practice of the PEERS®program. It aims to provide strong support and guidance for educators, clinical professionals, and families, enhancing their effectiveness in fostering the social development of adolescents with ASD and promoting the widespread application of the PEERS®program worldwide.