Youth and Caregivers' Perspective on Teens Engaged as Mentors (TEAM): An Inclusive Peer Mentoring Program for Autistic Adolescents.
Past studies indicate that many autistic youth benefit from support with developing social relationships, exploring leadership opportunities, and engaging in post-secondary education. Teens Engaged as Mentors (TEAM) is an innovative mentoring program that provides socialization and community engagem...
| Published in: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders Vol. 53; no. 6; pp. 2219 - 2232 |
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Springer Nature
Jun2023
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