[article]
| Titre : |
The effects of residential setting on the quality of life of adults with autism spectrum conditions |
| Type de document : |
Texte imprimé et/ou numérique |
| Auteurs : |
Jenny ALVAREZ, Auteur ; Jason CRABTREE, Auteur |
| Année de publication : |
2008 |
| Article en page(s) : |
p.3-8 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
The Government paper ‘Better Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders’ (D0H, 2006) outlines the legal obligation of services to provide appropriate support for this group of individuals. It does not, however, give information on how best to provide these services and this is reflected in the general dearth of research in this area.
The aim of the current research was to redress this through investigating the impact of different living environments — from large residential settings to small community-based houses — on the quality of life (Q0L) of adults on the autism spectrum.
It was found that the QoL, as measured by life experiences, adaptive behaviour skills and level of challenging behaviour, was higher in those living in smaller community-based houses when compared to those living in large residential settings. Implications of the results are considered in terms of good practice for specialist residential provision for adults on the autism spectrum.
Discussion needs to continue in order to develop effective measures for Q0L for this population. Additionally, studies that are able to match groups more closely across settings are required to provide stronger evidence of the effects of type of residential setting on different outcomes. |
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https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=131 |
in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 9-2 (October 2008) . - p.3-8
[article] The effects of residential setting on the quality of life of adults with autism spectrum conditions [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Jenny ALVAREZ, Auteur ; Jason CRABTREE, Auteur . - 2008 . - p.3-8. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 9-2 (October 2008) . - p.3-8
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
The Government paper ‘Better Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders’ (D0H, 2006) outlines the legal obligation of services to provide appropriate support for this group of individuals. It does not, however, give information on how best to provide these services and this is reflected in the general dearth of research in this area.
The aim of the current research was to redress this through investigating the impact of different living environments — from large residential settings to small community-based houses — on the quality of life (Q0L) of adults on the autism spectrum.
It was found that the QoL, as measured by life experiences, adaptive behaviour skills and level of challenging behaviour, was higher in those living in smaller community-based houses when compared to those living in large residential settings. Implications of the results are considered in terms of good practice for specialist residential provision for adults on the autism spectrum.
Discussion needs to continue in order to develop effective measures for Q0L for this population. Additionally, studies that are able to match groups more closely across settings are required to provide stronger evidence of the effects of type of residential setting on different outcomes. |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=131 |
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The effects of residential setting on the quality of life of adults with autism spectrum conditions in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 9-2 (October 2008)