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2023;18 (2): e0278104.

Strength-based technology clubs for autistic adolescents: A feasibility study.

Matthew Jones, Benjamin Milbourn, Marita Falkmer, Tele Tan, Sven Bölte, Sonya Girdler
Author Information
  1. Matthew Jones: Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
  2. Benjamin Milbourn: Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia. ORCID
  3. Marita Falkmer: Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
  4. Tele Tan: School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
  5. Sven Bölte: Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
  6. Sonya Girdler: Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
PMID: 36735706 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278104

Abstract

Strength-based technology clubs are thought to help autistic adolescents transition to adulthood by developing positive traits, enhancing technical skills, and creating supportive networks. A newly developed strength-based technology club was delivered to 25 autistic adolescents, with the feasibility tested via qualitative and quantitative methods. Autistic adolescents, their parents, and club facilitators participated in separate focus groups, with audio data transcribed and thematically analyzed. Quantitative data was collected via adolescent and parent-reported pretest-posttest measures following the 15-week program. Autistic adolescents were highly satisfied with the club (acceptability), the technology club satisfied an unmet need (demand), with the program demonstrating the potential to be integrated into the current therapy system in Australia (integration). Feasibility areas that could be improved in delivering future clubs are discussed.

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MeSH Term

Humans
Adolescent
Feasibility Studies
Autistic Disorder
Parents
Australia
Organizations
Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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