An Expert Discussion on Strengths-Based Approaches in Autism

Authors

Anna Urbanowicz, Royal Melbourne Institute of TechnologyFollow
Christina Nicolaidis, Portland State UniversityFollow
Jacqueline den Houting, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Stephen M. Shore, Adelphi University
Katie Gaudion, Royal College of Art, London U.K.
Sonya Girdler, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
Ralph James Savarese, Grinnell College

Published In

Autism in Adulthood

Document Type

Citation

Publication Date

2019

Subjects

Autistic people -- Services, Autism -- Research -- Citizen participation

Abstract

Historically autism research and practice has been deficit focused. Only in recent years have we seen a shift away from deficit-based approaches toward strengths-based approaches. Current literature now includes work exploring and using strengths-based approaches in autism in a variety of clinical and research contexts. For example, clinical guidance for autism diagnostic assessments recommends using a strengths-focused approach to ensure that the strengths, skills, and interests of the individual are recognized.1 Research has explored the use of strength-based language by multidisciplinary clinicians in autism diagnostic reports,2 the use of strengths-based interventions to support young autistic adults prepare for leaving school,3 and called for new strength-based models for aging well on the autism spectrum.4

Description

Copyright 2019, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers

Locate the Document

https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2019.29002.aju

DOI

10.1089/aut.2019.29002.aju

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/32805

Citation Details

Urbanowicz, A., Nicolaidis, C., Houting, J. D., Shore, S. M., Gaudion, K., Girdler, S., & Savarese, R. J. (2019). An expert discussion on strengths-based approaches in autism. Autism in Adulthood, 1(2), 82-89.