ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2022
Searching for What Really Matters: A Thematic Analysis of Quality of Life among Preschool Children on the Autism Spectrum.
Article in Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Supporting a 'good life' for autistic children: Autistic adults' and parents' perspectives.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Article
- Protocol for a feasibility and acceptability trial of Bloom, a co-produced and co-facilitated parent group to enhance the quality of life and well-being of young autistic children.Pilot and feasibility studies · 2026Article
- Economic Evaluation of Early Interventions for Autistic Children: A Scoping Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2024Article
- Development, psychometric evaluation, and factor analysis of an instrument measuring quality of life in autistic preschoolers.International journal of methods in psychiatric research · 2023Article
- Neurodiversity and Autism Intervention: Reconciling Perspectives Through a Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention Framework.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2022Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Quality of life (QoL) is an essential measure when assessing health interventions. Most early interventions for preschool children on the spectrum evaluate the effects on autism symptoms. However, researchers increasingly believe that good interventions should also improve the QoL of these children. Domains of QoL among preschool children on the autism spectrum have not previously been researched. We interviewed adults on the spectrum to explore early childhood experiences that made their lives satisfying. Our data revealed four major themes: interests, environmental regularity, sensory differences and social interactions. This study provides the first insights on aspects of life important to pre-schoolers on the spectrum. Findings will contribute to developing items for a measure of QoL among this population.
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