The Role of Acceptance in the Transition to Adulthood: A Multi-Informant Comparison of Practitioners, Families, and Youth with Autism

Autor:	Gloria K, Lee, Sarah L, Curtiss, Hung Jen, Kuo, Jina, Chun, Heekyung, Lee, Danielle D, Nimako
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	Adult Parents Young Adult Adolescent Autism Spectrum Disorder Humans Autistic Disorder Focus Groups
Zdroj:	Journal of autism and developmental disorders. 52(4)
ISSN:	1573-3432
Popis:	This study investigated the role of acceptance during the transition process among autistic young adults, parents, and practitioners. Six focus groups were run and thematic analysis was used to identify four themes: Youth on the autism spectrum discussed transition as a time where Self-Advocacy and Self-Acceptance were salient. Both youth and parents discussed the Lack of Understanding and Acceptance they experience. Particularly, youth highlighted the lack of understanding of sensory needs and parents underscored the lack of understanding by medical professionals. In contrast, practitioners highlighted the presence of Community Openness. Both practitioners and parents discussed Finding Personal Support through Acceptance. Self-acceptance and acceptance of autism are imperative for autistic young adults and families to achieve well-being.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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