Brief Report: Family Recreation for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autor/inn/en	Milgramm, Anna; Wilkinson, Emma; Christodulu, Kristin
Titel	Brief Report: Family Recreation for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Quelle	In: International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 70 (2023) 5, S.595-603 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1034-912X
DOI	10.1080/1034912X.2021.1925879
Schlagwörter	Recreational Activities; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Community Programs; Family Attitudes; Inclusion; Interpersonal Relationship; Family Involvement; Attitudes toward Disabilities; Social Bias; Interaction; Environmental Influences; Food; Geographic Location; New York + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Freizeitgestaltung; Autism; Autismus; Inklusion; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Interaktion; Environmental influence; Umwelteinfluss; Lebensmittel
Abstract	Participation in recreation activities is an important contributor to quality of life and well-being. However, recreation participation and satisfaction are reduced among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to barriers at the individual and environmental level. Community-based recreation events offer inclusive solutions but remain understudied. This study sought to examine families' goals for participation, explore their perspectives and evaluate their satisfaction following participation in a series of community-based recreation events. Anonymous data was collected for 53 attendees. Following quantitative and qualitative analysis, three primary goals for participation were identified: desire for an inclusive space, socialisation and spending time as a family in the community. Three similar themes emerged as the most valuable aspects of the events: non-judgemental environment, networking and social interaction, and fun activities. Lastly, aspects that participants disliked were categorised into five themes: environmental characteristics, opportunities for structured interaction, food options, geographical distance and incompatibility with age and/or interest. Overall, families were satisfied with the events, likely to attend again, and likely to recommend to others. The implications of the study's findings are discussed, including considerations for improving community-based recreation events for individuals with ASD and directions for future study. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01