First things first: An exploration of the effects of psychoeducation for older autistic adults.

IF 5.2 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Autism Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-10 DOI:10.1177/13623613231219745

Maartje Lenders, Machteld A Ouwens, Rosalien M H J Wilting, Arjan C Videler

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Abstract

Lay abstract: After receiving an autism diagnosis, psychoeducation (i.e. information regarding autism) is a first intervention. We adjusted a psychoeducation program that was originally developed by the Dutch Association for Autism for older adults to enhance its feasibility and efficacy in later life. We expected that participants would report an increase in knowledge and acceptance of the diagnosis and that people close to them would also observe this. Indeed, we found this and participants and those close to them agreed on this. Furthermore, we found some evidence that older autistic adults were better at coping with their autism. We found no positive intervention effects on psychological distress. The feedback of participants and informants about the psychoeducation program was largely positive. In future research, we advise using larger group samples and larger time scales and we also advise to further adjust the program to the needs and requirements of older adults, and to help older autistic adults to construct a new narrative of themselves, and the life they have lived, in the light of the recent autism diagnosis.

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万事开头难：探讨对老年自闭症患者进行心理教育的效果。

内容提要：在接受自闭症诊断后，心理教育（即有关自闭症的信息）是第一项干预措施。我们对荷兰自闭症协会最初为老年人开发的心理教育项目进行了调整，以提高其在晚年生活中的可行性和有效性。我们预计，参与者会表示对自闭症诊断的了解和接受程度有所提高，他们身边的人也会注意到这一点。事实上，我们发现了这一点，参与者和他们身边的人都同意这一点。此外，我们还发现一些证据表明，老年自闭症患者更善于应对自闭症。我们没有发现干预对心理困扰产生积极影响。参与者和信息提供者对心理教育计划的反馈大多是积极的。在今后的研究中，我们建议使用更大的群体样本和更长的时间尺度，我们还建议根据老年人的需要和要求进一步调整该计划，并根据最近的自闭症诊断结果，帮助老年自闭症患者对自己和自己的生活进行新的描述。

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Autism PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

CiteScore

9.80

自引率

11.50%

发文量

160

期刊介绍： Autism is a major, peer-reviewed, international journal, published 8 times a year, publishing research of direct and practical relevance to help improve the quality of life for individuals with autism or autism-related disorders. It is interdisciplinary in nature, focusing on research in many areas, including: intervention; diagnosis; training; education; translational issues related to neuroscience, medical and genetic issues of practical import; psychological processes; evaluation of particular therapies; quality of life; family needs; and epidemiological research. Autism provides a major international forum for peer-reviewed research of direct and practical relevance to improving the quality of life for individuals with autism or autism-related disorders. The journal''s success and popularity reflect the recent worldwide growth in the research and understanding of autistic spectrum disorders, and the consequent impact on the provision of treatment and care. Autism is interdisciplinary in nature, focusing on evaluative research in all areas, including: intervention, diagnosis, training, education, neuroscience, psychological processes, evaluation of particular therapies, quality of life issues, family issues and family services, medical and genetic issues, epidemiological research.