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Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model
Mi-Yeet Wong1, Conner Carlton2, Shelby Paul2
1A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. mw899@drexel.edu.
BMC Research Notes
|January 24, 2025
Summary
The Cooking with Confidence program improved cooking knowledge and self-efficacy in autistic young adults. This community-based intervention offers valuable insights for developing future independent living skills programs.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Education
- Psychology
Background:
- Autistic young adults often lack opportunities to develop independent living skills.
- The Cooking with Confidence (CWC) program addresses this gap through community-based, hands-on cooking classes.
- Social Learning Theory provides the framework for the CWC program's design and evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Cooking with Confidence (CWC) program for autistic young adults.
- To examine participant characteristics, changes in cooking knowledge, skills, self-efficacy, and confidence.
- To identify barriers and facilitators influencing participant engagement in the CWC program.
Main Methods:
- A pre-post study design was utilized to assess program impact.
- Participants completed surveys before and after the program to measure outcomes.
- Evaluation focused on participant characteristics, cooking knowledge, skill acquisition, self-efficacy, and confidence.
Main Results:
- Participants reported high satisfaction with the CWC program.
- Significant improvements were observed in cooking knowledge and self-efficacy.
- Key barriers and facilitators to cooking engagement were identified.
Conclusions:
- The CWC program demonstrates positive outcomes in enhancing cooking skills and confidence for autistic young adults.
- Findings provide valuable insights for refining and expanding future independent living skills programs.
- The program effectively promotes health and independence through practical culinary education.
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