Expanding Horizons: A Pilot Mentoring Program Linking College/Graduate Students and Teens With ASD
Expanding Horizons: A Pilot Mentoring Program Linking College/Graduate Students and Teens With ASD
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DOI：
10.1177/0009922815588821
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发表时间：
2016-02-01
影响因子：
1.6
通讯作者：
Perrin, Ellen C.
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作者：
Curtin, Carol;Humphrey, Kristin;Perrin, Ellen C.
一项由 9 名 13 至 18 岁患有高功能自闭症谱系障碍 (ASD) 或阿斯伯格综合症的青少年参加的小型试点计划评估了个性化辅导计划的可行性、可接受性和潜在功效。为期 6 个月，青少年每周与当地男孩和女孩俱乐部训练有素的年轻成人导师会面。参与者报告自尊、社交焦虑和生活质量都有所改善。参与者、家长、导师和工作人员报告说，该计划提高了参与者的社交联系。尽管试点研究规模较小，但它提供了初步数据，表明对患有自闭症谱系障碍的青少年进行辅导有望提高自尊、社交技能和生活质量。
A small pilot program of 9 youth 13 to 18 years old with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or Asperger's syndrome assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of an individualized mentoring program. Youth met weekly for 6 months with trained young adult mentors at a local boys and girls club. Participants reported improvements in self-esteem, social anxiety, and quality of life. Participants, parents, mentors, and staff reported that the program improved participants' social connectedness. Although the pilot study was small, it provides preliminary data that mentoring for youth with ASD has promise for increasing self-esteem, social skills, and quality of life.