Effectiveness of the mobile Stress Autism Mate Junior application in reducing stress and improving quality of life in adolescents with autism: a pilot study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

Studies indicate that stress levels of autistic adolescents may be particularly high. Therefore, support is needed to help them deal with their stressors. Stress Autism Mate (SAM) Junior, a mobile self-help tool, was designed in co-creation autism reduce daily levels. The app based on the SAM app, which previously shown effective reducing adults. This study aimed evaluate effectiveness Junior perceived and maladaptive coping styles, increasing adaptive styles quality life autism. A total 24 Dutch participated this Single Case Experimental Design study. Sixteen (9 girls 7 boys; Mage = 15.0 years, SD 1.9) completed all research phases. Data were collected at four time points separated by weeks: Control, pre-test, post-test follow-up. Linear mixed-effects models used analyze data. At post-test, use had no significant effects participants' (B 0.31; 95% CI [-1.59, 2.22], p .73), -1.38; [-5.69, 2.94], .51), -0.63; [-4.56, 3.30], .74) -4.13; [-12.19, 3.94], .29). These non-significant persisted Current preliminary results do not show Using as intended, without professional supervision, have been too complex for population. Further determine potential more certainty.

Language: Английский

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Self-Compassion isn’t Always Easy: Helping Autistic Adults Navigate Difficult Responses to Self-Compassion Practices

Neurodiversity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: March 1, 2025

There is growing research interest in examining how cultivating autistic adults’ self-compassion may improve their mental health and overall well-being. However, caution needed applying compassion-based therapies to adults due the phenomenon of backdraft, which an intense, distressing reaction that can occur during practices. Autistic individuals, often burdened with trauma past adverse experiences, be particularly vulnerable backdraft. Preliminary indicates a large proportion report experiences indicating significant potential for short-term effects. This Perspective piece provides brief overview highlights why backdraft relevant involving adults, offers recommendations on study clinically support through experiences. We advocate into mechanisms stress importance trauma-sensitive therapeutic approaches. also recommend clinicians proactively address provide necessary ensure these remain beneficial. perspective underscores understanding unique challenges individuals face calls rigorous clinical strategies mitigate risks associated

Language: Английский

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EMDR in Three Adults With Severe Intellectual Disability and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Multiple-Baseline Evaluation

Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. EMDR - 0042.R1

Published: March 6, 2024

Research on trauma treatment in people with severe intellectual disability (SID; IQ 20–35) is scarce, and controlled studies are lacking. This study examined the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy using storytelling method three adults SID posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A multiple-baseline design was used to examine effects EMDR PTSD classification, symptoms, challenging behaviors, dysfunctional behaviors PTSD. resulted a significant decrease most behaviors. None participants had classification anymore after EMDR. Findings suggest be effective SID. Follow-up research larger sample size required.

Language: Английский

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Rethinking psychological interventions in autism: Toward a neurodiversity‐affirming approach

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Dec. 26, 2024

Abstract Background Autism is characterised by unique patterns of social interaction, communication and repetitive behaviours, often accompanied comorbid conditions such as mood disorders anxiety. Standard psychological interventions, applied behaviour analysis (ABA) skill training (SST), are commonly used but remain controversial due to their focus on aligning autistic individuals with societal norms. Aims This paper critically evaluates standard approaches targeting core traits explores the therapeutic potential prioritising comorbidities coherently neurodiversity‐affirming strategies. Materials Methods A critical clinical empirical literature was conducted evaluate efficacy, ethical issues broader implications interventions ABA SST. Particular emphasis placed synthesising findings relevant mental health outcomes, identity formation reduce distress promote well‐being. Results contribute adverse effects, camouflaging increased challenges. Conversely, addressing depression anxiety, combined strategies that support adapt environment, demonstrate improved outcomes greater self‐acceptance. Discussion We highlight importance shifting from modifying while fostering a coherent identity. Such dual approach aligns neurodiversity paradigm emphasises need for enhance well‐being reducing caused without suppressing characteristics. Conclusion Prioritising through offers more effective improving self‐acceptance in individuals. advocates practices align

Language: Английский

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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) with Children and Adolescents

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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