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ERIC Number: EJ999161
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Mar
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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A Systematic Review of Psychosocial Interventions for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Bishop-Fitzpatrick, Lauren; Minshew, Nancy J.; Eack, Shaun M.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v43 n3 p687-694 Mar 2013
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) spend the majority of their lives as adults, and psychosocial interventions show promise for improving outcomes in this population. This research conducted a systematic review of all peer-review studies evaluating psychosocial interventions for adults with ASD. A total of 1,217 studies were reviewed, only 13 met inclusion criteria. The majority of studies were single case studies or non-randomized controlled trials, and most focused on applied behavior analysis or social cognition training. Effects of psychosocial treatment in adults with ASD were largely positive ranging from d = 0.14-3.59, although the quantity and quality of studies is limited. There is substantial need for the rigorous development and evaluation of psychosocial treatments for adults with ASD.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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