Efficacy of the Korean PEERS® for Preschoolers (PEERS®-PS-K) Social Skills Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
The Korean version of PEERS® for Preschoolers (PEERS®-PS-K): The Korean version of PEERS® for Preschoolers (PEERS®-PS-K) is a 16-week, parent-assisted social skills intervention for preschoolers with ASD. The program consists of weekly 90-minute sessions. Children are taught social skills through puppet shows, role-playing, and structured play, focusing on making friends, playing with peers, and managing conflicts. Concurrently, parents receive coaching sessions to learn how to facilitate their children's social interactions and manage playdates in natural settings. Weekly homework is assigned to generalize the learned skills.
Study summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the Korean version of the PEERS® for Preschoolers (PEERS®-PS-K), a parent-assisted social skills intervention for preschool-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, receiving the PEERS®-PS-K program, or a wait-list control group. The study focuses on improving social skills, such as making friends and interacting with peers, through structured lessons and parent coaching.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Change from Baseline in SRS-2 Total T-score at 16 weeks — Baseline, Post-intervention (16 weeks), and Follow-up (32 weeks)
The SRS-2 includes five subscales: Social Awareness, Social Cognition, Social Communication, Social Motivation, and Restricted Interests and Repetitive Behavior. Each subscale provides a T-score to identify specific areas of social impairment.
Trial sites (3)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyung Hee University Medical Center | Seoul | Dongdaemun-gu | |
| Seoul National University Bundang Hospital | Seongnam-si | Gyeonggi-do | |
| The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital | Seoul | Seocho-gu |
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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