Children's National Health System, USA.
Danya International, Inc., USA.
Autism. 2020 Jan;24(1):64-79. doi: 10.1177/1362361319842978. Epub 2019 May 17.
Youth with autism spectrum disorder can face social-communication challenges related to sexuality, dating, and friendships. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the Supporting Teens with Autism on Relationships program. In total, 84 youth with autism spectrum disorder aged 9 to 18 and their parents participated in this study; two groups received the Supporting Teens with Autism on Relationships program (interventionist-led parent group vs parent self-guided), while an attentional control group received a substance abuse prevention program that included instruction in problem-solving and social skills. Feasibility and acceptability of the Supporting Teens with Autism on Relationships program was high overall. The Supporting Teens with Autism on Relationships program was effective in increasing parent and youth knowledge of sexuality, while the attentional control was not. There was preliminary support for improvement in parenting efficacy related to discussing sexuality with their children. Gains were seen among completers regardless of whether the parent received support from a facilitator. Implications and future directions are discussed.
自闭症谱系障碍的年轻人可能会面临与性、约会和友谊相关的社交沟通挑战。本研究旨在评估“支持自闭症青少年人际关系计划”的可行性、可接受性和初步疗效。共有 84 名 9 至 18 岁的自闭症谱系障碍青少年及其父母参加了这项研究；两组接受了“支持自闭症青少年人际关系计划”（干预引导的家长组与家长自主组），而注意力对照组则接受了包括解决问题和社交技能指导的药物滥用预防计划。总体而言，“支持自闭症青少年人际关系计划”具有较高的可行性和可接受性。“支持自闭症青少年人际关系计划”可有效提高家长和青少年对性的认识，而注意力控制组则没有。与讨论与孩子的性有关的育儿效能感方面有初步的支持。无论父母是否得到 facilitator 的支持，完成计划的人都能看到进展。讨论了影响和未来方向。
