Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a parent-mediated sexual education curriculum for youth with autism spectrum disorders

被引:27
作者
Pugliese, Cara E. [1 ]
Ratto, Allison B. [1 ]
Granader, Yael [1 ]
Dudley, Katerina M. [1 ]
Bowen, Amanda [2 ]
Baker, Cynthia [2 ]
Anthony, Laura Gutermuth [1 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Childrens Natl Hlth Syst, Rockville, MD 20850 USA
[2] Danya Int Inc, Silver Spring, MD USA
[3] Univ Colorado, Sch Med, Boulder, CO 80309 USA
基金
美国国家卫生研究院;
关键词
adolescence; autism spectrum disorder; sexual education; sexuality; HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM; YOUNG-ADULTS; ADOLESCENTS; EXPERIENCES; KNOWLEDGE; BOYS; COMMUNICATION; SATISFACTION; GIRLS;
D O I
10.1177/1362361319842978
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
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.
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页码:64 / 79
页数:16
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