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ERIC Number: EJ1185576
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Aug
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1362-3613
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Support for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder without Intellectual Impairment: Systematic Review
Lorenc, Theo; Rodgers, Mark; Marshall, David; Melton, Hollie; Rees, Rebecca; Wright, Kath; Sowden, Amanda
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v22 n6 p654-668 Aug 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 focused on younger male participants. Although evidence was lacking for most types of intervention, employment programmes and social skills training were found to be effective for more proximal outcomes such as social skills. Evidence that any intervention improves mental health or well-being was very limited. Most interventions focused on mitigating specific deficits, rather than on providing broader support. Further research is needed on the effectiveness of supportive interventions such as advocacy and mentoring.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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