Autistic-Delivered Peer Support: A Feasibility Study
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| Title: | Autistic-Delivered Peer Support: A Feasibility Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lindsay L. Shea (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2024 54(2):409-422. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Autism Spectrum Disorders, Peer Relationship, Social Support Groups, Individual Characteristics, Satisfaction, Mental Disorders, Needs, Informed Consent, Program Effectiveness |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-022-05816-4 |
| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
| Abstract: | Peer support has been an undeveloped pathway for filling the service gap and to generate employment opportunities for autistic individuals. Peer supports have been deployed widely in mental health and among veterans and understanding the utility of this service modality among autistic individuals illuminates opportunities for research, policy, and practice. This study examined characteristics of participants in an autistic-delivered peer support program and reports on use of and satisfaction with the program. Half of autistic participants had a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. Participants reported multiple areas of unmet needs and participant satisfaction with the program was high (90%). The findings of this study point toward autistic-delivered peer support as a promising avenue for future development. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1409394 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Peer support has been an undeveloped pathway for filling the service gap and to generate employment opportunities for autistic individuals. Peer supports have been deployed widely in mental health and among veterans and understanding the utility of this service modality among autistic individuals illuminates opportunities for research, policy, and practice. This study examined characteristics of participants in an autistic-delivered peer support program and reports on use of and satisfaction with the program. Half of autistic participants had a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. Participants reported multiple areas of unmet needs and participant satisfaction with the program was high (90%). The findings of this study point toward autistic-delivered peer support as a promising avenue for future development. |
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| ISSN: | 0162-3257 1573-3432 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-022-05816-4 |
