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An Expert Discussion on Strengths-Based Approaches in Autism
Autism in Adulthood
  • Anna Urbanowicz, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
  • Christina Nicolaidis, Portland State University
  • Jacqueline den Houting, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
  • Stephen M. Shore, Adelphi University
  • Katie Gaudion, Royal College of Art, London U.K.
  • Sonya Girdler, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
  • Ralph James Savarese, Grinnell College
Document Type
Citation
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Subjects
  • Autistic people -- Services,
  • Autism -- Research -- Citizen participation
Abstract

Historically autism research and practice has been deficit focused. Only in recent years have we seen a shift away from deficit-based approaches toward strengths-based approaches. Current literature now includes work exploring and using strengths-based approaches in autism in a variety of clinical and research contexts. For example, clinical guidance for autism diagnostic assessments recommends using a strengths-focused approach to ensure that the strengths, skills, and interests of the individual are recognized.1 Research has explored the use of strength-based language by multidisciplinary clinicians in autism diagnostic reports,2 the use of strengths-based interventions to support young autistic adults prepare for leaving school,3 and called for new strength-based models for aging well on the autism spectrum.4

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Copyright 2019, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers

DOI
10.1089/aut.2019.29002.aju
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/32805
Citation Information
Urbanowicz, A., Nicolaidis, C., Houting, J. D., Shore, S. M., Gaudion, K., Girdler, S., & Savarese, R. J. (2019). An expert discussion on strengths-based approaches in autism. Autism in Adulthood, 1(2), 82-89.