Peer to Peer support programs increase opportunities for students with autism to access general education settings and curriculum. Data collection allows us to capture the positive impact on both students with IEPs and peer partners demonstrating the improved outcomes for all students. The collection of data allows teams to assess the fidelity of their P2P programs and to make changes where necessary to enhance implementation and outcomes.
Outcomes for LINKs: Benefits to High School Peers: Although this article is focused on secondary programs, there is anecdotal evidence that this also applies to elementary programs. Use this document to brainstorm specific ways to collect data to demonstrate impact.
Peer to Peer Surveys are available in two formats on the START website: