Supporting Independence at Home of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Literature Review.

BACKGROUND.: The integration of a life environment enabling people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to fully exercise their independence must be well prepared. PURPOSE.: Review and describe interventions intended to develop the independence at home of people with ASD. METHOD.: The PRISMA method was used to perform a systematic review based on 19 keywords, grouped under three concepts: (a) population age (adolescents and adults), (b) diagnosis (ASD), and (c) independence. FINDINGS.: Seven effective interventions were identified in the 20 selected articles: (a) video self-modeling, (b) video modeling, (c) behavioural interventions, (d) video prompting, (e) transition planning program, (f) training in the use of a cognitive aid, and (g) social skills group. IMPLICATIONS.: The results of this review will help guide practitioners in the implementation of interventions that foster the development of independence at home of people with ASD.