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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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Outpatient Psychotherapy for Adults with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Condition: Utilization, Treatment Satisfaction, and Preferred Modifications

Auteurs: Silke Lipinski, Elisabeth S. Blanke, Ulrike Suenkel, Isabel Dziobek

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2019

Abstract

Many adults with autism spectrum condition (ASC) desire outpatient psychotherapy (PT). This study compared reasons for seeking PT, experiences with PT, and modifications preferred with respect to PT of individuals with ASC to non-autistic individuals with depression (MDD). Furthermore, factors predictive for treatment satisfaction were identified in individuals with ASC. A total of 262 adults with ASC without intellectual impairment and 304 non-autistic controls with MDD were surveyed. In this pilot study both groups predominantly sought treatment for depressiveness. A low level of expertise with autism was the main reason for being declined by therapists and a contributing factor to the overall treatment dissatisfaction of patients with ASC. ASC patients desire adjustments such as written communication, and clearly structured sessions.

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We use the term ‘autism spectrum condition’ (ASC) as a direct synonym for the DSM-5 term ‘autism spectrum disorder’ (ASD). This is in accordance with views of the participatory research group that conducted the study as well as the wider autism community, to be more respectful of neurodiversity (Kenny et al. 2016). Our use of ‘ASC’ aims to convey that people on the autism spectrum show differences that include strengths as well as difficulties.

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Titel: Outpatient Psychotherapy for Adults with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Condition: Utilization, Treatment Satisfaction, and Preferred Modifications
Auteurs: Silke Lipinski
Elisabeth S. Blanke
Ulrike Suenkel
Isabel Dziobek
Publicatiedatum: 10-11-2018
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2019
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3797-1

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