The Autism-Competency-Group (AutoCom). A Promising Approach to Promote Social Skills in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability

Autor/inn/en	Bergmann, Thomas; Birkner, Joana; Sappok, Tanja; Schmidt, Maria
Titel	The Autism-Competency-Group (AutoCom). A Promising Approach to Promote Social Skills in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability
Quelle	In: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 67 (2021) 5, S.349-365 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Bergmann, Thomas)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2047-3869
DOI	10.1080/20473869.2021.1967697
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Interpersonal Competence; Adults; Intellectual Disability; Comorbidity; Program Effectiveness; Intervention; Psychoeducational Methods; Skill Development; Social Development; Emotional Development; Foreign Countries; Behavior Problems; Quality of Life; Music; Dance; Germany (Berlin); Aberrant Behavior Checklist; Social Responsiveness Scale + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Interpersonale Kompetenz; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Soziale Entwicklung; Gefühlsbildung; Ausland; Lebensqualität; Musik; Tanz
Abstract	Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are often associated with intellectual disability (ID). ASD-specific group concepts usually focus on people on a high functioning level. The Autism-Competence-Group (AutCom) combines a psycho-educative approach with music and dance/movement interventions in adults with ASD and ID. AutCom includes 16 structured 90-minute sessions to foster social and emotional competencies. This study investigates the acceptability and effectiveness of AutCom. Practicability and acceptability were measured based on participation frequency and patient satisfaction (CSQ-8). Efficacy was assessed in a pre-post design (N = 12) based on self- and third-party assessment with a control group matched by gender and level of ID. Primary outcome variables were social and emotional competence, and secondary outcomes were challenging behavior and quality of life. A participation rate of 86% indicated practicability; high CSQ-8 scores (M = 30 of max. 32) indicated acceptability. Significant improvement was found in social competence compared to the control group and emotional competence in the pre-post self-assessment on the AutCom questionnaire. No significant improvement was found in challenging behavior and quality of life. AutCom is shown to be a promising and highly accepted group concept in fostering social and emotional skills in adults with ASD and ID. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01