Overview of a Life Skills Coaching Program for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: Coaches’ Perspectives

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412199102
Author(s):  
Ashleigh Hillier ◽  
Nataliya Poto ◽  
David Schena ◽  
Jessica Dorey ◽  
Abigail Buckingham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Provision ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Program Staff ◽  
Preliminary Examination ◽  
Effective Service ◽  
Insight Into

There is considerable need to identify effective service provision models to support adults on the autism spectrum as they seek to lead independent lives. This study outlines an individualized life skills coaching program for adults with autism, “LifeMAP”, and the experiences and perspectives of the coaches. Responses on a tailored questionnaire provided detailed insight into how the coaches were performing their job, the strategies they utilized, reasons for client success and difficulty, challenges faced by the coaches, and ways they were supported by program staff. Coaches’ job self-efficacy and satisfaction were also examined. This study serves as a preliminary examination of individualized coaching for adults with autism from the coaches’ perspective.

Sustainability of Adaptive Life Skills Learned: What Happens After Groups End?

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512510268p1-7512510268p1
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Grant ◽  
Shirley O'Brien ◽  
Geela Spira ◽  
Scott Tomchek
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Assessment Scores ◽  
Transition Into Adulthood ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. This project brings to our attention OT's important role in meeting the ever-changing service needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they transition into adulthood. Comparative analysis of pretest, posttest, and maintenance assessment scores offers insight into changes and begins an important discussion of how we can improve and sustain adaptive life skills in adolescents with ASD for the long-term goal of changing their trajectory for greater independence. Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Grant Additional Authors and Speakers: Shirley O'Brien, Geela Spira Contributing Authors: Scott Tomchek

scholarly journals Perceived self-efficacy in parents of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder

Autism ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan A Weiss ◽  
Ami Tint ◽  
Melissa Paquette-Smith ◽  
Yona Lunsky
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Adolescents And Adults

Identification of service development needs for incarcerated adults with autism spectrum disorders in an Australian prison system

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
Claire Newman ◽  
Andrew Cashin ◽  
Iain Graham
Keyword(s):  
Service Provision ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Prison System ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consultation Group ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Adults With Asd

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify and deliberate the service development needs required for the improvement of service provision for incarcerated adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in NSW, Australia.Design/methodology/approachConsultation groups were conducted to bring togethern=5 key stakeholders from heath and correctional-based services in the prison system. A facilitated asynchronous e-mail-based discussion occurred amongst group members between consultation group meetings.FindingsTwo main themes were identified: detecting persons with ASD and providing appropriate care. Participants discussed current service gaps with regard to the identification of people with ASD at the point of contact with the prison service, and the difficulties associated with diagnosing prisoners with ASD. The need for effective alert systems to detect persons with ASD in custody was identified. The current absence of ASD-specific support services in prison was highlighted, and recommendations for improvement suggested.Practical implicationsCurrent health and correctional-based service provision failed to adequately support incarcerated adults with ASD. Improvements in prison-entry screening processes, alert systems and diagnostic practices are required. Multidisciplinary collaboration between prison-based and external service providers is required for the development of a model of care based on individualised case management to adequately support incarcerated adults with ASD in prison.Originality/valueGiven the lack of reported service provision for incarcerated adults with ASD internationally, other prison-based services are likely to experience similar service development needs and see the relevance of the recommendations made directly from the study findings.

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