Supporting Independence at Home of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Literature Review. (April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marcotte, Justine; Grandisson, Marie; Piquemal, Claire; Boucher, Anabel; Rheault, Marie-Ève; Milot, Élise
• Is Part Of: Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Volume 87:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 100
• Page End: 116
• Publication Date: 2020-04
• Subjects: Adolescent development -- Autistic disorder -- Independent living -- Transition(s); Développement de l'adolescent -- Transition(s) -- Trouble autistique -- Vie autonome; Occupational therapy -- Canada -- Periodicals; Physical therapy -- Canada -- Periodicals; Therapeutics, Physiological -- Canada -- Periodicals; 615.8515
• DOI: 10.1177/0008417419890179
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-4174

Abstract

Background: The integration of a life environment enabling people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to fully exercise their independence must be well prepared. Purpose: Review and describe interventions intended to develop the independence at home of people with ASD. Method: The PRISMA method was used to perform a systematic review based on 19 keywords, grouped under three concepts: (a) population age (adolescents and adults), (b) diagnosis (ASD), and (c) independence. Findings: Seven effective interventions were identified in the 20 selected articles: (a) video self-modeling, (b) video modeling, (c) behavioural interventions, (d) video prompting, (e) transition planning program, (f) training in the use of a cognitive aid, and (g) social skills group. Implications: The results of this review will help guide practitioners in the implementation of interventions that foster the development of independence at home of people with ASD.