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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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19-02-2020 | Original Paper

“We Can See a Bright Future”: Parents’ Perceptions of the Outcomes of Participating in a Strengths-Based Program for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Elinda Ai Lim Lee, Melissa H. Black, Marita Falkmer, Tele Tan, Louise Sheehy, Sven Bölte, Sonya Girdler

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 9/2020

Abstract

Autistic individuals often possess strengths and abilities. Despite these strengths, employment outcomes for this population remain low. Strengths-based programs, focusing on developing skills in a supportive environment, may enable autistic adolescents to more effectively prepare for the workforce. This study explores the principal components and associated outcomes of a strengths-based program designed to support autistic children and adolescents to develop interests and skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. The baseline results of 52 parents of autistic youth participating in a 3-year longitudinal survey study were explored, with results showing that according to parents the program positively impacted participants’ sense of belonging, confidence and self-esteem, health and well-being, social relationships and interactions, and activities and participation.

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Titel: “We Can See a Bright Future”: Parents’ Perceptions of the Outcomes of Participating in a Strengths-Based Program for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Elinda Ai Lim Lee
Melissa H. Black
Marita Falkmer
Tele Tan
Louise Sheehy
Sven Bölte
Sonya Girdler
Publicatiedatum: 19-02-2020
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 9/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04411-9

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