concept

autistic children and adolescents

Also known as: autistic children and adolescents, autistic adolescents

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Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Springer Jul 25, 2023 10 facts

claimSelf-identification of strengths by autistic adolescents may be inaccurate if comorbid conditions prevent the identification of positive attributes, as noted by Clark and Adams (2020) and Taylor et al. (2022).

referenceThe article titled 'Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths and Potential Mechanisms of Change to Support Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in Autistic Children and Adolescents' was authored by M. Cherewick and M. Matergia and published in the journal Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders in 2024 (Volume 8, pages 408–422).

claimSelf-identification of strengths by autistic adolescents may be inaccurate if comorbid conditions prevent the identification of positive attributes.

procedureThe inclusion criteria for the literature review were: (1) the target population was autistic children or adolescents defined as ages 0–19, (2) the study focused on strength-based psychosocial interventions, and (3) the study was published in English up until June 30th, 2023.

claimPeer-mediated interventions delivered during early and middle adolescence may be effective for accelerating social reward processing and development in autistic adolescents.

procedureAn intervention for mid- to late adolescents used an online transition planning program with interactive modules to help autistic adolescents identify preferred interests, match those interests to employment opportunities, and motivate goal setting, identity formation, self-efficacy, and social support seeking.

claimTo advance strength-based psychosocial interventions for autistic children and adolescents, further research is required to examine intervention design, implementation strategies, and the mechanisms of change that explain intervention effects.

claimAutistic children and adolescents experience higher levels of loneliness and poorer friendship quality compared to typically developing peers, a finding supported by Bauminger & Kasarious studies including Bauminger & Kasari (2000), Chang et al. (2019), Lasgaard et al. (2010), and Locke et al. (2010).

claimPsychosocial interventions for autistic children and adolescents could leverage humor and kindness as strategies to promote positive affect, communication, and social skills.

claimStrength-based interventions for autistic children and adolescents have increasingly employed peer-mediation implementation designs over the past two decades, as cited by Chang & Locke (2016).