"He Sees his Autism as a Strength, Not a Deficit Now": A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study Investigating the Impact of Strengths-Based Programs on Autistic Adolescents.
Recent studies have reported that strengths-based programs, leveraging autistic adolescents' abilities and interests, could improve their skills and facilitate social engagement. However, little is known about the long-term impact of strengths-based approaches. This study aimed to explore the long-t...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders Vol. 54; no. 5; pp. 1656 - 1672 |
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Springer Nature
May2024
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