concept

strength-based psychosocial interventions

Also known as: strength-based psychosocial intervention, strength-based psychosocial intervention studies

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

claimThe secondary objective of the article 'Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths' was to identify and propose mechanisms of change that explain the effects of strength-based psychosocial interventions on mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

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 involved a strength-based psychosocial intervention, and (3) the study was published in English up until June 30th, 2023.

claimStrength-based psychosocial interventions are defined as interpersonal or informational activities, techniques, or strategies that target biological, behavioral, cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, social, or environmental factors by leveraging positive strengths with the aim of improving mental wellbeing.

procedureThe search strategy for the literature review in 'Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths' involved: (1) using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms for autism spectrum disorder, (2) using MeSH terms for child or adolescent, and (3) searching for strength-based psychosocial intervention studies.

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.

claimMechanisms of change in strength-based psychosocial interventions are grouped into four domains: affective, behavioral, cognitive, and physiological.

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.

claimTo advance strength-based psychosocial interventions for autistic children and adolescents, researchers need to examine intervention design, implementation strategies, and mechanisms of change that explain intervention effects.

claimA secondary objective of the article was to identify and propose mechanisms of change that explain the effects of strength-based psychosocial interventions on mental health and wellbeing outcomes.