A scoping review of current approaches to strengths-based transition practices for autistic adolescents.

IF 5.2 2区 心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Autism Pub Date : 2025-06-25 DOI:10.1177/13623613251346336
Sophie Rumsa, Bahareh Afsharnejad, Elinda Ai Lim Lee, Sven Bölte, Tele Tan, Sonya Girdler
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This review aimed to map the literature surrounding strengths-based approaches in studies with autistic adolescents focusing on adult transition outcomes, by describing the active ingredients of interventions and the properties of assessment tools. Relevant databases were searched for articles surrounding strengths-based practices, which met the following criteria: (a) written in English, (b) published since 1990, and (c) involving adolescent participants with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Data extraction included sample, aim, intervention description, outcome measures, and results. Data were synthesised using a descriptive approach and thematic analysis was conducted to identify active ingredients, practice strategies, outcomes, and assessment properties. Overall, 35 articles met the inclusion criteria, including 26 studies evaluating strengths-based interventions and 9 articles relating to general transition outcomes. Five types of interventions were classified according to their active components: transition planning, employment preparation and training, technology programmes, peer mentoring, and cognitive skills training. The best practice themes highlighted the importance of leveraging each individual's interests and skills, developing individualised processes, and accommodating participant's needs through a holistic approach. Analysis of the outcome measures highlighted a gap in standardised strengths-based assessments, but uncovered primary outcome themes of self-determination, social skills, confidence, and work-related skills.Lay abstractThis review explores research on strengths-based approaches for autistic adolescents, particularly focusing on outcomes related to transitioning into adulthood. The goal was to identify and describe the key components of strengths-based interventions and assessment tools. The review looked at studies published since 1990 that involved adolescents with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and included a variety of approaches aimed at promoting positive adult outcomes. After analysing 35 relevant articles, the review categorised five types of interventions based on their key components: transition planning, employment preparation, technology programmes, peer mentoring, and cognitive skills training. The review also identified fewer strengths-based measures than expected, with many studies employing custom measures. This points to a gap in reliable strengths assessments for autistic adolescents, which would be useful in transition planning and improving self-image. Despite the lack of standardised tools, the review highlighted several common strengths-based outcomes, such as improvements in self-determination, social skills, confidence, and work-related skills.

对目前自闭症青少年基于优势的过渡实践方法的范围审查。
本综述旨在通过描述干预措施的有效成分和评估工具的特性,绘制有关以优势为基础的方法研究自闭症青少年成人过渡结果的文献图谱。在相关数据库中搜索了与基于力量的实践相关的文章,这些文章符合以下标准:(a)以英文撰写,(b)自1990年以来发表,(c)涉及被诊断为自闭症谱系障碍的青少年参与者。资料提取包括样本、目的、干预措施描述、结局测量和结果。使用描述性方法对数据进行综合,并进行专题分析以确定有效成分、实践策略、结果和评估属性。总体而言,35篇文章符合纳入标准,包括26篇评估基于优势的干预措施的研究和9篇有关一般过渡结果的研究。五种干预措施根据其积极成分分类:过渡规划、就业准备和培训、技术方案、同伴指导和认知技能培训。最佳实践主题强调了利用每个人的兴趣和技能、开发个性化流程以及通过整体方法满足参与者需求的重要性。对结果指标的分析强调了标准化优势评估方面的差距,但揭示了自我决定、社交技能、自信和工作技能等主要结果主题。摘要本综述探讨了基于优势的自闭症青少年治疗方法的研究,特别关注与成年过渡相关的结果。目标是确定和描述基于优势的干预措施和评估工具的关键组成部分。该综述回顾了自1990年以来发表的研究,这些研究涉及被诊断为自闭症谱系障碍的青少年,并包括各种旨在促进积极成人结果的方法。在分析了35篇相关文章后,该综述根据其关键组成部分将五种干预措施分类:过渡计划、就业准备、技术方案、同伴指导和认知技能培训。该综述还发现,基于优势的测量方法比预期的要少,许多研究采用了定制的测量方法。这表明自闭症青少年在可靠的优势评估方面存在差距,这将有助于过渡计划和改善自我形象。尽管缺乏标准化的工具,但审查强调了几个基于优势的常见结果,例如自我决定、社交技能、信心和工作技能的提高。
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Autism
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.
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