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Matthew Jones1,2, Benjamin Milbourn1,2, Marita Falkmer1,2,3
1Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
Plos One
|February 3, 2023
Summary
Strength-based technology clubs show promise for autistic adolescents, enhancing skills and support. The program was feasible, acceptable, and met a need, suggesting potential for integration into therapy systems.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Strength-based technology clubs aim to support autistic adolescents' transition to adulthood.
- These clubs focus on developing positive traits, technical skills, and social networks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the feasibility of a newly developed strength-based technology club for autistic adolescents.
- To assess participant satisfaction, program demand, and integration potential.
Main Methods:
- A 15-week strength-based technology club program was delivered to 25 autistic adolescents.
- Feasibility was evaluated using qualitative (focus groups with adolescents, parents, facilitators) and quantitative (pretest-posttest measures) methods.
Main Results:
- Autistic adolescents reported high satisfaction with the club (acceptability).
- The program met an identified unmet need (demand).
- The club demonstrated potential for integration into existing therapy systems in Australia (integration).
Conclusions:
- The strength-based technology club is a feasible and acceptable intervention for autistic adolescents.
- The program shows potential for supporting the transition to adulthood and can be integrated into therapeutic frameworks.
- Areas for improvement in future club delivery are identified.
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