title: Peer-mediated social intervention for young children with autism.
abstract: In this paper, we trace the history of peer-mediated intervention for young children with autism. Special attention is paid to outcomes achieved, implementation strategies, practicality, combining peer-mediation and naturalistic teaching, and overall conclusions from 20 years of study.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado, School of Education, Denver, USA.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Strain
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kohler
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D007808:Language Therapy; D010379:Peer Group; D012938:Social Perception; D014706:Verbal Learning