Parent Mediated Approaches In Social Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults with HFASD

Impairment in social functioning is a hallmark feature among adolescents and young adults with HFASD, contributing to poor adjustment across multiple domains. Parent-mediated approaches are quickly gaining evidence-base to support the use of caregiver involvement in social skills treatment. An overview of evidence-based parent-mediated treatments to improve social functioning for adolescents and young adults with ASD will be summarized. Current methodological approaches will be reviewed to include existing benefits and limitations, while research gaps and targets for future investigation will be highlighted.