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Autor/inn/en | Connor, Annemarie; Sung, Connie; Strain, Alicia; Zeng, Songtian; Fabrizi, Sarah |
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Titel | Building Skills, Confidence, and Wellness: Psychosocial Effects of Soft Skills Training for Young Adults with Autism |
Quelle | In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50 (2020) 6, S.2064-2076 (13 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0162-3257 |
DOI | 10.1007/s10803-019-03962-w |
Schlagwörter | Young Adults; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Skill Development; Program Effectiveness; Job Skills; Interpersonal Competence; Mental Health; Anxiety; Depression (Psychology); Self Esteem; Social Cognition |
Abstract | Recognizing that social functioning and mental health are linked to social participation and employment outcomes, this pilot study examined the preliminary outcomes of an eight-session, work-related social skills training program designed for young adults with high-functioning autism (HFASD). Results indicate statistically significant improvements in social cognition, social function, and social confidence. Furthermore, participants (n = 26) reported statistically significant reductions in anxiety, and a trend toward lessening depressive symptoms. These results suggest that: (1) social skills training is suitable for individuals with HFASD and clinically-significant levels of anxiety and/or depression, and (2) bolstered social functioning may have broader, cyclical impacts on social confidence, psychological wellness, and social and vocational participation in this population. (As Provided). |
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Update | 2024/1/01 |