Cultural Adaptation and Evaluation of the PEERS® Program for Autistic Young Adults in Iran: A Mixed-Methods Study

Key Points

• The PEERS® program shows enhanced social skills among autistic young adults in Iran, indicating effective cultural adaptation.
• The evaluation highlighted significant improvements in social engagement for participants after the intervention.
• Mixed-methods analysis combined quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to provide an in-depth understanding of the program's impact.
• The findings suggest that culturally tailored interventions like PEERS® may be beneficial for similar populations in different cultural contexts.