| Literature DB >> 29019012 |
Megan Hatfield1,2, Marita Falkmer3,4,5, Torbjörn Falkmer3,4,6, Marina Ciccarelli3,4.
Abstract
A process evaluation was conducted to determine the effectiveness, usability, and barriers and facilitators related to the Better OutcOmes & Successful Transitions for Autism (BOOST-A™), an online transition planning program. Adolescents on the autism spectrum (n = 33) and their parents (n = 39) provided feedback via an online questionnaire. Of these, 13 participants were interviewed to gain in-depth information about their experiences. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Four themes were identified: (i) taking action to overcome inertia, (ii) new insights that led to clear plans for the future, (iii) adolescent empowerment through strengths focus, and (iv) having a champion to guide the way. The process evaluation revealed why BOOST-A™ was beneficial to some participants more than others. Trial registration #ACTRN12615000119594.Entities:
Keywords: Asperger’s syndrome; Employment; High school; Pervasive developmental disorder; Self-determination theory; Vocational education
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Year: 2018 PMID： 29019012 DOI： 10.1007/s10803-017-3317-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Autism Dev Disord ISSN： 0162-3257