McClannahan Lynn E, MacDuff Gregory S, Krantz Patricia J
Princeton Child Development Institute, USA.
Behav Modif. 2002 Jan;26(1):9-26. doi: 10.1177/0145445502026001002.
This article describes a behavioral intervention program for adults with autism, suggests that preparation for adulthood should begin in early childhood, asserts that the curriculum should be just as comprehensive and evaluation criteria just as rigorous in programs for adults as in programs for children, and proposes that close examination of adults' repertoires may lead to key modifications of services delivered to children. Along the way, the authors provide some data on the progress of 15 people who are now adults and whom they have known for 15 to 25 years. Finally, the authors argue that, because of the diversity of skills and skill deficits displayed by adults with autism, a program model that prevents "falling through the cracks" must provide an array of options--from training center to supported employment.
本文介绍了一项针对成年自闭症患者的行为干预计划，提出成年准备应从幼儿期开始，主张针对成年人的项目中的课程应与针对儿童的项目一样全面，评估标准也应同样严格，并建议仔细研究成年人的技能清单可能会导致对儿童服务进行关键调整。在此过程中，作者提供了一些关于15名现已成年且他们认识了15至25年的人的进展数据。最后，作者认为，由于成年自闭症患者所表现出的技能和技能缺陷的多样性，一个防止“出现漏洞”的项目模式必须提供一系列选择——从培训中心到支持性就业。
