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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 8/2023

26-05-2022 | Original Paper

Appropriateness, Acceptability, and Feasibility of a Neurodiversity-Based Self-determination Program for Autistic Adults

Auteurs: T. A. Meridian McDonald, Salima Lalani, Ivy Chen, Claire M. Cotton, Lydia MacDonald, Lana J. Boursoulian, Jiahao Wang, Beth A. Malow

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 8/2023

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Abstract

Published self-determination programs do not adequately address the needs of autistic adults. We designed a multi-component self-determination program, grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, to help autistic adults achieve goals to improve their quality of life. The first phase involved 5 days of psychoeducation, practice, and social events; the second phase included 3 months of telecoaching; and the third phase included follow-up. Thirty-four university students coached 31 autistic adults on three evolving goals. On average, participants completed one goal per week. Most participants were satisfied with the program. We found that the program was appropriate, acceptable, and feasible. This program is a promising approach to helping autistic adults gain self-determination skills and improve their quality of life.
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Most people with an autism diagnosis prefer identity first language, such as “autistic” or “autist” (Kenny et al., 2016).
 
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Metagegevens
Titel
Appropriateness, Acceptability, and Feasibility of a Neurodiversity-Based Self-determination Program for Autistic Adults
Auteurs
T. A. Meridian McDonald
Salima Lalani
Ivy Chen
Claire M. Cotton
Lydia MacDonald
Lana J. Boursoulian
Jiahao Wang
Beth A. Malow
Publicatiedatum
26-05-2022
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 8/2023
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05598-9

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