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Psychological interventions for adults with ASD: clinical approaches

Psychological interventions for adults with ASD: clinical approaches Purpose– Empirical research indicates that adults who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can derive clinically and statistically meaningful benefits from individual and group-based psychological interventions, specifically those which employ skills-based, behavioural, and cognitive techniques. Given the inherent socio-communication, executive functioning, and theory of mind impairments that individuals with ASD can experience, it is deemed necessary to modify the design and delivery of interventions so as to enhance engagement and outcomes. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach– This general review provides a summary of the extant literature and clinical guidelines for the provision of psychological interventions for adults with ASD. Findings– Adaptations to the structure, process, content, and outcome measurement are outlined. It is likely that optimal treatment gains for adults with ASD are contingent on a prolonged assessment phase, pre-therapy interventions including psycho-education and skills-based interventions, thoughtful regard to the formulation of presenting difficulties, and consideration of, and methods to overcome, the difficulties that may arise when seeking to implement change, identify goals, and manage endings. Originality/value– This is one of the first reviews to condense the clinical implications for providing psychological interventions for adults with ASD. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Advances in Autism Emerald Publishing

Psychological interventions for adults with ASD: clinical approaches

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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2056-3868
DOI
10.1108/AIA-09-2015-0016
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Abstract

Purpose– Empirical research indicates that adults who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD) can derive clinically and statistically meaningful benefits from individual and group-based psychological interventions, specifically those which employ skills-based, behavioural, and cognitive techniques. Given the inherent socio-communication, executive functioning, and theory of mind impairments that individuals with ASD can experience, it is deemed necessary to modify the design and delivery of interventions so as to enhance engagement and outcomes. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach– This general review provides a summary of the extant literature and clinical guidelines for the provision of psychological interventions for adults with ASD. Findings– Adaptations to the structure, process, content, and outcome measurement are outlined. It is likely that optimal treatment gains for adults with ASD are contingent on a prolonged assessment phase, pre-therapy interventions including psycho-education and skills-based interventions, thoughtful regard to the formulation of presenting difficulties, and consideration of, and methods to overcome, the difficulties that may arise when seeking to implement change, identify goals, and manage endings. Originality/value– This is one of the first reviews to condense the clinical implications for providing psychological interventions for adults with ASD.

Journal

Advances in AutismEmerald Publishing

Published: Jan 4, 2016

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