Research paper

Topic: The importance of parent training in the treatment of an individual with ASD.

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Title: A Current Look into Residential Services for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

I) The need for services for adults with autism

a. Autism is a lifelong disorder

b. Limited literature since focus in field is on children/early intervention

c. Very few resources for adults—often have to be put on long wait lists for services (Selcer et al., 2015)

d. “Being a life-long infliction, individuals with autism require a comprehensive range of specialized support services, including residential, from childhood to adulthood” (Mostafa, 2010)

II) Support needs for adults with ASD in residential services

a. From institutionalization to present living situations (Henninger & Lounds Taylor, 2013)

b. Currently little knowledge of supports needs (Crompton et al., 2020a)

c. Priority topics for research and practice in regards to residential care (Crompton et al., 2020a)

III) Residential living situations for adults with ASD

a. Prevalence and correlates of three living arrangements (Anderson et al., 2014)

b. Positive and negative aspects of adult residential arrangements (Krauss et al., 2005)

c. Family members facing residential facility placement decisions (Selcer et al., 2015)

IV) Important of a holistic and person-centered approach

a. Autistic Satisfaction with Care Holistic Interview (ASCHI) for adults with autism (Crompton et al., 2020b)

b. People-centered, design-led approach to the different needs and wants in creating residential spaces (Lowe et al., 2014)

c. Person-environment fit could lead to better outcomes (Henninger & Lounds Taylor, 2013)

V) Living arrangements and the quality of life (QoL) and outcomes

a. Residential QoL in adults with severe intellectual disability and low-functioning autism spectrum disorders (Galli Carminati et al., 2017)

b. Staff-completed questionnaire as autism-specific outcome measures (Hubel et al., 2007)

c. Group residential accommodation for autistic adults (Mostafa, 2010)

VI) Conclusion

a. Summarize

b. Call to action

c. What future research needs to focus on

References

Anderson, K. A., Shattuck, P. T., Cooper, B. P., Roux, A. M., & Wagner, M. (2013). Prevalence and correlates of postsecondary residential status among young adults with an autism spectrum disorder. Autism, 18 (5), 562–570. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361313481860

Crompton, C. J., Michael, C., Dawson, M., & Fletcher-Watson, S. (2020a). Residential Care for Older Autistic Adults: Insights from Three Multiexpert Summits. Autism in Adulthood, 2 (2). https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2019.0080

Crompton, C. J., Michael, C., & Fletcher-Watson, S. (2020b). Co-Creating the Autistic Satisfaction with Care Holistic Interview to Examine the Experiences of Older Autistic Adults in Residential Care. Autism in Adulthood, 2(1), 77–86. https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2019.0033

Galli Carminati, G., Carminati, F., Lehotkay, R., Lorincz, E. N., Subirade-Jacopit, V., Rondini, E., & Bertelli, M. O. (2017). Residential placement and quality of life for adults with severe autism spectrum disorders and severe-to-profound intellectual disabilities.

Advances in Autism, 3(4), 187–205. https://doi.org/10.1108/aia-01-2017-0001

Henninger, N. A., & Lounds Taylor, J. (2012). Outcomes in adults with autism spectrum disorders: a historical perspective. Autism, 17(1), 103–116. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361312441266

Hubel, M., Hagell, P., & Sivberg, B. (2007). Brief Report: Development and Initial Testing of a Questionnaire Version of the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) for Assessment of Residential Programs for Individuals with Autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38(6), 1178–1183. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-007-0493-y

Krauss, M. W., Seltzer, M. M., & Jacobson, H. T. (2005). Adults with autism living at home or in non-family settings: positive and negative aspects of residential status. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49(2), 111–124. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365- 2788.2004.00599.x

Lowe, C., Gaudion, K., McGinley, C., & Kew, A. (2014). Designing living environments with adults with autism. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 19(2), 63–72. https://doi.org/10.1108/tldr-01-2013-0002

Mostafa, M. (2010). Housing Adaptation for Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Open House International, 35(1), 37-48. Retrieved from https://search-proquest- com.proxy18.noblenet.org/docview/864907880?accountid=43872

Selcer, A., Karlsen, M., Mitchell, J., Decker, P. J., & Durand, R. (2015). What do adults with ASD desire in their residence? Housing, Care and Support, 18(1), 31–40. https://doi.org/10.1108/hcs-09-2014-0022