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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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28-05-2020 | Original Paper

Anxiety and Depression Reduction as Distal Outcomes of a College Transition Readiness Program for Adults with Autism

Auteurs: Nicole N. Capriola-Hall, Alexis M. Brewe, Josh Golt, Susan W. White

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 1/2021

Abstract

Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience increased rates of anxiety and depression which can impact academic success. The Stepped Transition in Education Program for Students with ASD (STEPS) applies cognitive-behavioral principles to help young adults with ASD improve their adjustment to postsecondary education. We aimed to determine if STEPS had an effect on anxiety and depression. Treatment-seeking adults with ASD (n = 32; Mage = 19.74) were randomized to STEPS or transition as usual (TAU; i.e., waitlist control group). STEPS participants evinced significantly greater declines in depressive symptoms from pre-treatment to post-treatment compared to the waitlist. Anxiety symptoms did not significantly change. Results suggest that transition support for young people with ASD may improve mental health.

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Titel: Anxiety and Depression Reduction as Distal Outcomes of a College Transition Readiness Program for Adults with Autism
Auteurs: Nicole N. Capriola-Hall
Alexis M. Brewe
Josh Golt
Susan W. White
Publicatiedatum: 28-05-2020
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04549-6

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