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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • High-functioning autism presents unique challenges in emotional processing and therapeutic engagement.
  • Traditional therapeutic approaches may not fully address the specific needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Narrative therapy offers a framework for externalizing experiences, which can be beneficial for individuals with autism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the efficacy of narrative therapy, specifically its literal and concrete externalization aspects, combined with interactive metaphors.
  • To propose externalizing metaphors as a treatment modality for engaging clients with high-functioning autism.
  • To describe a three-step process for concretizing affective states, utilizing visual strengths in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Main Methods:

  • A selective review of literature on narrative therapy and the process of change, with a focus on metaphors.
  • Inclusion of published works found via Psyc-INFO and materials from narrative training sessions.
  • Analysis of existing research to support the proposed therapeutic model.

Main Results:

  • The proposed model integrates externalization and metaphors within narrative therapy.
  • The approach aims to concretize affective states and leverage visual strengths.
  • A three-step process is outlined for therapeutic application.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is required to test the hypotheses generated by this model.
  • This research can establish best practices for treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Findings may contribute to abnormal psychology, emotion regulation, and cognitive psychology.