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Article:
Marcotte, J., Grandisson, M., Piquemal, C., Boucher,
A., Rheault, M., & Milot, É. (2019). Supporting independence at home ofpeople with autism spectrum disorder: Literature review. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 841741989017.
doi:10.1177/0008417419890179
Study
Aim: This literature review aims to examine
interventions that are effective in helping people age 14+ with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) to develop and maintain independence in the home.
Key
Findings: This review identified 20 articles focusing
on interventions for building independence in individuals with ASD, including
quasi-experimental designs, a qualitative study, mixed method study and a
randomized control trial.
7 interventions were found to be effective:
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video modeling
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video self-modeling
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behavioural interventions
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video prompting
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transition planning program
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training in the use of a cognitive
aid
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social skills group
Effectiveness of interventions was not
compared; however, video prompting is prominent in the literature, and also
received positive reviews by study participants and their family members.
Bottom
Line for OT: Independence at home is possible for
individuals with ASD and occupational therapists are uniquely suited to
facilitate it, due to our ability to personalize treatments, focusing on
grading and adapting activities and an understanding of the individual within
the context of their environment.
Post by Katie Eichar, fieldwork student with CAOT-BC
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