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Direct linkCameron L Neece; Rachel M Fenning; Holly ER Morrell; Laurel R Benjamin – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Relative to parents of children with neurotypical development and other developmental disabilities, parents of autistic children experience higher levels of parenting stress, which are associated with deleterious consequences for parents' mental and physical health and child functioning. Despite urgent calls to action, parenting stress is rarely…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Preschool Children, Parents, Stress Management
Chris Edwards; Vicki Gibbs; Abigail M. A. Love; Lydia Brown; Ru Ying Cai – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
As mental health concerns coupled with inadequate supports have been described as reaching crisis proportions in autistic people, there is a pressing need for accessible and effective support systems. While self-compassion has shown various benefits in the general population, its application in supporting autistic individuals remains limited. This…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health, Adults, Online Courses
Jade Eloise Norris; Rebecca Harvey; Laura Hull – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Autism diagnoses in adulthood have risen substantially over recent years. While providing potential benefits, many autistic adults struggle to navigate their new diagnosis. Our review aimed to synthesise the evidence for post-diagnostic support for autistic adults without intellectual disability diagnosed in adulthood in the UK: investigating…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Needs, Services
Orla Walsh; Conor Linehan; Christian Ryan – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
There is increasing interest in the use of games to scaffold social skills training for autistic children and youth. However, there is no consensus on how to best approach their design, so that learning opportunities are maximised. This article presents a systematic scoping review of empirical studies that use games as social skills training for…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Adolescents, Late Adolescents
Victoria Grahame; Ashleigh Kernohan; Ehsan Kharati; Ayesha Mathias; Chrissie Butcher; Linda Dixon; Sue Fletcher-Watson; Deborah Garland; Magdalena Glod; Jane Goodwin; Saoirse Heron; Emma Honey; Ann Le Couteur; Leila Mackie; Jessica Maxwell; Lewis Montgomery; Emmanuel Ogundimu; Helen Probert; Deborah Riby; Priyanka Rob; Leanne Rogan; Laura Tavernor; Luke Vale; Elspeth Imogen Webb; Christopher Weetman; Jacqui Rodgers – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Restricted and repetitive behaviours vary greatly between autistic people. Some are a source of pleasure or create opportunities for learning; others may be detrimental in day-to-day life or cause harm. We have developed, in close collaboration with parents/carers, the Understanding Repetitive Behaviours programme, designed for families of young…
Descriptors: Repetition, Behavior Patterns, Cost Effectiveness, Randomized Controlled Trials
Groenendijk, E. R.; Van Heijst, B. F. C.; Geurts, H. M. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
There are currently no old-age specific interventions for autistic adults. Therefore, in this explorative study, we examined the possible effects of a co-designed psychoeducation program for older autistic adults (55+ years), with a multiple case study design (N = 9, age 56-73 years; Netherlands Trial Register (code Trial NL5670)). For each…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Psychoeducational Methods, Intervention, Older Adults
Decroocq, Candice; Soulas, Thierry; Lichtlé, Jérôme; Sankey, Carol; Engelberg, Aaron; Cappe, Emilie – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
The recent increase of diagnosed cases of autism spectrum disorders has led to a considerable rise in the demands for autism-related services and interventions. Parents express the need to access relevant information about their child's difference, and parent support interventions appear to respond effectively to this demand, as they are…
Descriptors: Psychoeducational Methods, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Attitudes
Hermaszewska, Susannah; Sin, Jacqueline – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Strong evidence suggests that parents of children on the autism spectrum face increased stressors to their physical and mental wellbeing due to the demands of caregiving and paucity of support. The disparity between the services currently offered and unmet needs indicates that accessible and flexible support through online delivery is needed for…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Intervention, Children, Autism
Lorenc, Theo; Rodgers, Mark; Marshall, David; Melton, Hollie; Rees, Rebecca; Wright, Kath; Sowden, Amanda – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2018
Adults with autism spectrum disorder without intellectual impairment may benefit from a range of support services. This article presents the results of a systematic review assessing the effectiveness of supportive interventions for adults with autism spectrum disorder without intellectual impairment. A total of 32 studies were included; most…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Adults
Mukaddes, Nahit Motavalli; Kaynak, F. Nimet; Kinali, Gulsevim; Besikci, Humeyra; Issever, Halim – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2004
The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of short-term psychoeducational treatment in children with autism and reactive attachment disorder (RAD). Ten boys with autism aged 24-66 months and 11 children with RAD (nine boys and two girls) aged 30-70 months were included in the study. The Ankara Developmental Screening Inventory…
Descriptors: Children, Interpersonal Relationship, Language Acquisition, Autism
