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30-03-2020 | ORIGINAL PAPER

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Feasibility and Estimated Effects

Auteurs: Kelly B. Beck, Carol M. Greco, Lauren A. Terhorst, Elizabeth R. Skidmore, Jamie L. Kulzer, Michael P. McCue

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 5/2020

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Abstract

Objective

Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) consistently report lower quality of life (QOL) compared with peers. Despite the growing population and needs of adults with ASD, many psychosocial interventions target children and adolescents while relying on high-level cognitive strategies for symptom reduction. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which cultivates awareness and regulation skills through experiential practice instead of cognitive strategies, has been modified for autistic samples across the lifespan. However, it has not been tested if the standard MBSR curriculum is appropriate for an autistic population to improve QOL.

Methods

This pilot feasibility trial aimed to (1) establish the feasibility and acceptability of a MBSR group intervention with adults diagnosed with ASD without modification; (2) evaluate fidelity to the MBSR curriculum; and (3) calculate estimates of change in QOL, life satisfaction, positive outlook, and mindfulness. Participants included twelve adults with ASD (IQ > 70; age 22–63). Participants completed the intervention and pre-, mid-, and post-assessments.

Results

Participants reported high satisfaction with the intervention on CSQ-8 (M = 27.92, SD = 3.5) with 100% retention. Randomly selected sessions met fidelity review on the MBI-TAC. Effect size estimates suggested large improvements in positive outlook (F(2,22) = 12.42, p < .001, d = 2.12), satisfaction with life (F(2,22) = 3.22, p = .059, d = 1.08), mindfulness (F(2,22) = 3.34, p = .054, d = 1.10), and quality of life (F(2,22) = 3.09, p = .066, d = 1.059).

Conclusions

This study established feasibility and acceptability of traditional MBSR for adults with ASD and identified key supports for implementing MBSR with ASD.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Feasibility and Estimated Effects
Auteurs
Kelly B. Beck
Carol M. Greco
Lauren A. Terhorst
Elizabeth R. Skidmore
Jamie L. Kulzer
Michael P. McCue
Publicatiedatum
30-03-2020
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Mindfulness / Uitgave 5/2020
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01345-2

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