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View article: Psychological Distress Trajectories of Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities Participating in a Parenting Intervention
Psychological Distress Trajectories of Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities Participating in a Parenting Intervention Open
Background Parents of children with developmental disabilities report higher levels of psychological distress. Parenting interventions may reduce parental psychological distress. Our aim was to investigate the psychological distress trajec…
View article: Adaptation and validation of the Indonesian version of the Autism Detection in Early Childhood (ADEC-IND)
Adaptation and validation of the Indonesian version of the Autism Detection in Early Childhood (ADEC-IND) Open
A valid and reliable assessment tool is essential for the accurate diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which remains a critical need for health practitioners in Indonesia. This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability …
View article: The potential for successful autistic aging: Proposing a lifespan developmental psychology approach
The potential for successful autistic aging: Proposing a lifespan developmental psychology approach Open
Negative misconceptions about the inevitability of declining physical health and cognitive functioning in old age abound in society and the literature on autism and aging. But there is a paradox of aging – most older adults in the general …
View article: “Life’s good now”: The paradox of poignancy and positivity in autistic ageing
“Life’s good now”: The paradox of poignancy and positivity in autistic ageing Open
BackgroundMuch of the research on autistic ageing is framed by what is known about the developmental trajectory of autism throughout childhood and into middle age. There is also the risk that common negative stereotypes about ageing distra…
View article: “Life’s good now”: The paradox of poignancy and positivity in autistic ageing
“Life’s good now”: The paradox of poignancy and positivity in autistic ageing Open
BackgroundMuch of the research on autistic ageing is framed by what is known about the developmental trajectory of autism throughout childhood and into middle age. There is also the risk that common negative stereotypes about ageing distra…
View article: The potential for successful autistic aging: Proposing a lifespan developmental psychology approach
The potential for successful autistic aging: Proposing a lifespan developmental psychology approach Open
Negative misconceptions about the inevitability of declining physical health and cognitive functioning in old age abound in society and the literature on autism and aging. But there is a paradox of aging – most older adults in the general …
View article: The role of social identity and self-efficacy in predicting service providers’ use of Stepping Stones Triple P following training
The role of social identity and self-efficacy in predicting service providers’ use of Stepping Stones Triple P following training Open
Background: Identifying factors that may contribute to the use of programs following the completion of training by practitioners is of practical and theoretical importance.
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\nAim: This study examined the role of social identity and self…
View article: Predictors of Change in Stepping Stones Triple Interventions: The Relationship between Parental Adjustment, Parenting Behaviors and Child Outcomes
Predictors of Change in Stepping Stones Triple Interventions: The Relationship between Parental Adjustment, Parenting Behaviors and Child Outcomes Open
The current study explored the process of change in Stepping Stones Triple P (SSTP) using a community-based sample of 891 families of children with developmental disabilities (DD) who participated in an SSTP intervention at a community lev…
View article: The Association Between Parent Engagement and Child Outcomes in Social Skills Training Programs: Discovering the Secret Agent Society in Partnership
The Association Between Parent Engagement and Child Outcomes in Social Skills Training Programs: Discovering the Secret Agent Society in Partnership Open
Previous research in clinical, community, and school settings has demonstrated positive outcomes for the Secret Agent Society (SAS) social skills training program. This is designed to help children on the autism spectrum become more aware …
View article: Implementation, Evaluation and Maintenance of a Social-Emotional Skills Training Program for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Specialist School Setting.
Implementation, Evaluation and Maintenance of a Social-Emotional Skills Training Program for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Specialist School Setting. Open
Socialization difficulties in children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often associated with peer rejection and impaired academic achievement. Schools might appear to offer an ideal setting for social-emotional skills (SES) inst…
View article: School-based social skills training for young people with autism spectrum disorders
School-based social skills training for young people with autism spectrum disorders Open
Background: The Secret Agent Society (SAS) Program, an intervention to enhance social–emotional skills, was provided by schools for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The program was assessed to determine if it improved social s…
View article: Supporting staff and students on the autism spectrum in tertiary settings: The development of an interactive website - Final report
Supporting staff and students on the autism spectrum in tertiary settings: The development of an interactive website - Final report Open
Evidence, both anecdotal and in the literature, would indicate that there are an increasing numbers of students on the autism spectrum attending tertiary institutions (Fleischer, 2012; VanBergeijk & Cavanaugh, 2012). Students on the au…
View article: Positive parenting for healthy living (Triple P) for parents of children with type 1 diabetes: protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Positive parenting for healthy living (Triple P) for parents of children with type 1 diabetes: protocol of a randomised controlled trial Open
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12613001281785 . Registered 20 November, 2013.
View article: The experience of anxiety in adults with autism: A qualitative analysis
The experience of anxiety in adults with autism: A qualitative analysis Open
Aim: It is well recognised that anxiety is more common in individuals on the autism spectrum in comparison to the general population. Yet, little is known about the personal experiences of anxiety for adults with autism. This qualitative i…