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Auteur Rebecca L. FLOWER |
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Anti-ableist language is fully compatible with high-quality autism research: Response to Singer et al. (2023) / Heini M. NATRI in Autism Research, 16-4 (April 2023)
Brief Report: What Happens After School? Exploring Post-school Outcomes for a Group of Autistic and Non-autistic Australian Youth / Rebecca L. FLOWER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51-4 (April 2021)
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Titre : Brief Report: What Happens After School? Exploring Post-school Outcomes for a Group of Autistic and Non-autistic Australian Youth Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1385-1391 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adolescence Autism Employment Higher education Post-school outcomes Transitions Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Young autistic Australians are less likely to attend higher education and have lower employment rates than non-autistic Australians (in: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Survey of disability, ageing and carers Australia: Summary of Findings 2018. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra, 2019a). Few studies have examined post-school outcomes among this population. Using data from the first phase of a national longitudinal study including autistic (n?=?79) and non-autistic (n?=?107) 17-25-year olds, we found young autistic adults were (a) less likely to be employed, (b) more likely to attend technical and further education (TAFE) than university, (c) more likely to enrol in higher education on a part-time basis and (d) less likely to be engaged in both higher education and employment, than their non-autistic peers. Findings highlight a need to understand post-school trajectories of young autistic adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04600-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=445
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-4 (April 2021) . - p.1385-1391[article] Brief Report: What Happens After School? Exploring Post-school Outcomes for a Group of Autistic and Non-autistic Australian Youth [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur . - p.1385-1391.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 51-4 (April 2021) . - p.1385-1391
Mots-clés : Adolescence Autism Employment Higher education Post-school outcomes Transitions Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Young autistic Australians are less likely to attend higher education and have lower employment rates than non-autistic Australians (in: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Survey of disability, ageing and carers Australia: Summary of Findings 2018. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra, 2019a). Few studies have examined post-school outcomes among this population. Using data from the first phase of a national longitudinal study including autistic (n?=?79) and non-autistic (n?=?107) 17-25-year olds, we found young autistic adults were (a) less likely to be employed, (b) more likely to attend technical and further education (TAFE) than university, (c) more likely to enrol in higher education on a part-time basis and (d) less likely to be engaged in both higher education and employment, than their non-autistic peers. Findings highlight a need to understand post-school trajectories of young autistic adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04600-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=445 Cross-sectional and longitudinal predictors of quality of life in autistic individuals from adolescence to adulthood: The role of mental health and sleep quality / Lauren P. LAWSON in Autism, 24-4 (May 2020)
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Titre : Cross-sectional and longitudinal predictors of quality of life in autistic individuals from adolescence to adulthood: The role of mental health and sleep quality Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Alexandra HASCHEK, Auteur ; Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur ; Josh VARTULI, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.954-967 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adults anxiety autism spectrum disorders depression quality of life sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research shows that autistic adults are at risk of a range of physical (e.g. sleep difficulties) and mental health (e.g. anxiety) conditions, as well as lower employment and post-secondary education participation; these all can affect one's quality of life. However, we have little information about what affects quality of life for autistic individuals across the lifespan and whether this differs from non-autistic people. We determined what factors (e.g. mental or physical health challenges) affected quality of life in a large group of autistic individuals aged 15-80?years compared with similar age non-autistic individuals. We also examined what factors affected quality of life of the autistic group 2 years later. We found a similar pattern of results for the autistic and non-autistic groups; depression symptoms, psychological well-being, sleep quality and autonomic symptoms (e.g. sweating) were all significant predictors of quality of life. In addition, among the autistic group, baseline quality of life had the most influence on quality of life 2 years later. These results have implications for support services, as they highlight the relationship between mental health (especially depression) and quality of life. Given that sleep challenges (e.g. insomnia) are related to mental health, an intervention addressing both insomnia and mental health may be most useful in helping autistic individuals improve their quality of life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320908107 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=425
in Autism > 24-4 (May 2020) . - p.954-967[article] Cross-sectional and longitudinal predictors of quality of life in autistic individuals from adolescence to adulthood: The role of mental health and sleep quality [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Alexandra HASCHEK, Auteur ; Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur ; Josh VARTULI, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur . - p.954-967.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 24-4 (May 2020) . - p.954-967
Mots-clés : adults anxiety autism spectrum disorders depression quality of life sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research shows that autistic adults are at risk of a range of physical (e.g. sleep difficulties) and mental health (e.g. anxiety) conditions, as well as lower employment and post-secondary education participation; these all can affect one's quality of life. However, we have little information about what affects quality of life for autistic individuals across the lifespan and whether this differs from non-autistic people. We determined what factors (e.g. mental or physical health challenges) affected quality of life in a large group of autistic individuals aged 15-80?years compared with similar age non-autistic individuals. We also examined what factors affected quality of life of the autistic group 2 years later. We found a similar pattern of results for the autistic and non-autistic groups; depression symptoms, psychological well-being, sleep quality and autonomic symptoms (e.g. sweating) were all significant predictors of quality of life. In addition, among the autistic group, baseline quality of life had the most influence on quality of life 2 years later. These results have implications for support services, as they highlight the relationship between mental health (especially depression) and quality of life. Given that sleep challenges (e.g. insomnia) are related to mental health, an intervention addressing both insomnia and mental health may be most useful in helping autistic individuals improve their quality of life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320908107 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=425 How can psychologists meet the needs of autistic adults? / Rebecca L. FLOWER in Autism, 28-2 (February 2024)
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Titre : How can psychologists meet the needs of autistic adults? Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.520?522 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders common factors double empathy mental health neurodiversity neurodiversity affirming practice psychotherapy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In a recent editorial, Mandy declared an autism mental health crisis and proposed six ideas for how this might be addressed, with which we agree. However, we propose that for these ideas (e.g. training for mental health professionals) to be implemented for psychologists, assumptions about best practice need to be assessed considering the evolving conceptualisation of autism. The formation and development of a therapeutic alliance between a psychologist and client has been established as an important ?common factor? that impacts the efficacy of therapy. If one considers the double empathy problem and views autism through a neurodiversity lens, the development of a therapeutic alliance between a psychologist and client of different neurotypes might require an alternative approach to standard practice. We propose that psychologists (if they are, for example, non-autistic and working with an autistic client), are at risk of misinterpreting their clients? communication and needs. As such, we consider the notion of cultural competency, and how the profession of psychology can move forward to help psychologists work effectively with autistic clients, learning from autistic people, including autistic psychologists. Lay abstract In a recent editorial, Mandy described an autism mental health crisis because autistic people are more likely to experience mental health concerns, yet they are less likely to get help. When autistic people do seek support, services tend not to be well matched to their needs. Alongside the six ideas Mandy suggested for addressing the mental health crisis, we think it is essential for psychologists to start changing the way they work to improve the person-environment fit for autistic clients. The relationship between a psychologist and their client influences the gains a client makes from engaging in therapy. The way psychologists are trained to build an effective working relationship with clients is based on neurotypical communication styles. The double empathy problem tells us that autistic clients relate to others differently to non-autistic clients, and so we propose that psychologists, especially when not autistic themselves, need to build the therapeutic relationship in a different way. We feel this is important, as the relationship between a psychologist and client is understood to be an important factor in how much the client can benefit from therapy. In this letter, we draw upon Bulluss? call for cultural competency when working with autistic clients, and further insights from autistic psychologists, and propose that psychologists rethink some taken-for-granted aspects of practice to be better able to create a sense of interpersonal safety when working with autistic clients. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221147346 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=519
in Autism > 28-2 (February 2024) . - p.520?522[article] How can psychologists meet the needs of autistic adults? [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur . - p.520?522.
in Autism > 28-2 (February 2024) . - p.520?522
Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorders common factors double empathy mental health neurodiversity neurodiversity affirming practice psychotherapy Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In a recent editorial, Mandy declared an autism mental health crisis and proposed six ideas for how this might be addressed, with which we agree. However, we propose that for these ideas (e.g. training for mental health professionals) to be implemented for psychologists, assumptions about best practice need to be assessed considering the evolving conceptualisation of autism. The formation and development of a therapeutic alliance between a psychologist and client has been established as an important ?common factor? that impacts the efficacy of therapy. If one considers the double empathy problem and views autism through a neurodiversity lens, the development of a therapeutic alliance between a psychologist and client of different neurotypes might require an alternative approach to standard practice. We propose that psychologists (if they are, for example, non-autistic and working with an autistic client), are at risk of misinterpreting their clients? communication and needs. As such, we consider the notion of cultural competency, and how the profession of psychology can move forward to help psychologists work effectively with autistic clients, learning from autistic people, including autistic psychologists. Lay abstract In a recent editorial, Mandy described an autism mental health crisis because autistic people are more likely to experience mental health concerns, yet they are less likely to get help. When autistic people do seek support, services tend not to be well matched to their needs. Alongside the six ideas Mandy suggested for addressing the mental health crisis, we think it is essential for psychologists to start changing the way they work to improve the person-environment fit for autistic clients. The relationship between a psychologist and their client influences the gains a client makes from engaging in therapy. The way psychologists are trained to build an effective working relationship with clients is based on neurotypical communication styles. The double empathy problem tells us that autistic clients relate to others differently to non-autistic clients, and so we propose that psychologists, especially when not autistic themselves, need to build the therapeutic relationship in a different way. We feel this is important, as the relationship between a psychologist and client is understood to be an important factor in how much the client can benefit from therapy. In this letter, we draw upon Bulluss? call for cultural competency when working with autistic clients, and further insights from autistic psychologists, and propose that psychologists rethink some taken-for-granted aspects of practice to be better able to create a sense of interpersonal safety when working with autistic clients. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221147346 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=519 The Efficacy of Disability Employment Service (DES) Providers Working with Autistic Clients / Rebecca L. FLOWER ; Kathleen E. DENNEY ; Simon BURY ; Amanda L. RICHDALE ; Cheryl DISSANAYAKE ; Darren HEDLEY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-12 (December 2023)
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Titre : The Efficacy of Disability Employment Service (DES) Providers Working with Autistic Clients Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur ; Kathleen E. DENNEY, Auteur ; Simon BURY, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Cheryl DISSANAYAKE, Auteur ; Darren HEDLEY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4641-4654 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The efficacy of the Australian Disability Employment Services (DES) for autistic jobseekers has not been examined and is currently undergoing Government reform. To help inform the new DES strategy, we sought the views of: 24 autistic individuals; seven family members of autistic individuals, and; 46 DES employees. Data were collected using surveys and interviews. Data were analysed using Mann Whitney tests plus deductive thematic analysis based on Nicholas and colleagues' ecosystems model. Participants highlighted a need to adapt existing policies to enhance flexibility of the DES model. There was participant consensus that DES staff require specific education and training to meet the needs of autistic people. Suggestions to inform the new model of DES for autistic people are made. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05762-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=515
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-12 (December 2023) . - p.4641-4654[article] The Efficacy of Disability Employment Service (DES) Providers Working with Autistic Clients [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur ; Kathleen E. DENNEY, Auteur ; Simon BURY, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Cheryl DISSANAYAKE, Auteur ; Darren HEDLEY, Auteur . - p.4641-4654.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-12 (December 2023) . - p.4641-4654
Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The efficacy of the Australian Disability Employment Services (DES) for autistic jobseekers has not been examined and is currently undergoing Government reform. To help inform the new DES strategy, we sought the views of: 24 autistic individuals; seven family members of autistic individuals, and; 46 DES employees. Data were collected using surveys and interviews. Data were analysed using Mann Whitney tests plus deductive thematic analysis based on Nicholas and colleagues' ecosystems model. Participants highlighted a need to adapt existing policies to enhance flexibility of the DES model. There was participant consensus that DES staff require specific education and training to meet the needs of autistic people. Suggestions to inform the new model of DES for autistic people are made. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05762-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=515 Workplace Social Challenges Experienced by Employees on the Autism Spectrum: An International Exploratory Study Examining Employee and Supervisor Perspectives / Simon M. BURY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51-5 (May 2021)
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