Proof of concept: The TRANSITION program for young adults with autism spectrum disorder and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Scand J Occup Ther
; 28(2): 78-90, 2021 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The support needs of people with neurodevelopmental disorders are not sufficiently met during the initial years of adulthood.AIM:
To evaluate feasibility and preliminary effects of a novel programme designed to empower young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to make progress within significant life domains (i.e. work, education, finance, housing/household management, health, leisure/participation in society, and relationships/social network). MATERIAL ANDMETHOD:
TRANSITION is a 24-week programme that combines group-based workshops with personalised support based on goal attainment scaling. The study enrolled 26 young adults (50% females; age 17-24 years) in the normative intellectual range, diagnosed with ASD (n = 8), ADHD (n = 4), or both (n = 14). The intervention was delivered by the regular staff of publicly funded psychiatric services in Stockholm, Sweden.RESULTS:
The programme was possible to implement with minor deviations from the manual. Participants and staff generally viewed the intervention positively, but also provided feedback to guide further improvement. There was a high degree of attendance throughout, with 21 participants (81%) completing the programme. All completers exceeded their predefined goal expectations within at least one domain.CONCLUSIONS:
The TRANSITION-programme is a promising concept that deserves further evaluation.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Transtorno do Deficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade
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Apoio Social
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Terapia Ocupacional
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Transtorno do Espectro Autista
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Empoderamento
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article