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Rinske M van den Heuvel1,2,3, Michel Wensing4, Hilde M Geurts5,6
1Leo Kannerhuis, Youz (Parnassia Group), Stationsweg 49, 6861 EE, Oosterbeek, The Netherlands. r.vandenheuvel@leokannerhuis.nl.
Abstract:
Actively involving the network during treatment, as recommended in Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) guidelines, can be facilitated with the Network in Action-Questionnaire (NiA-Q), which identifies the current and potential sources of social support. The aims of this study were to (1) examine the factor structure of the NiA-Q and (2) to explore the self- and proxy-report on the social network. Before the start of treatment in a mental health institution, 193 adults with an ASC diagnosis and 84 proxies completed the NiA-Q. Factor analysis showed two factors: positive social support and interpersonal distress. Self- and proxy-report on the NiA-Q did not differ for most variables, except for social network wishes. The NiA-Q provides a basis for network involvement and strengthening.
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