Process Evaluation of the BOOST-A (TM) Transition Planning Program for Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Strengths-Based Approach

Hatfield, MeganCurtin Univ, Australia; Cooperat Res Ctr Living Autism Autism CRC, Australia,School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Australia (author)

Funding Agencies|Australian Postgraduate Award; Australian Federal Government; Curtin University; Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) under the Australian Governments Cooperative Research Centres Program
A process evaluation was conducted to determine the effectiveness, usability, and barriers and facilitators related to the Better OutcOmes amp; Successful Transitions for Autism (BOOST-A (TM)), an online transition planning program. Adolescents on the autism spectrum (n = 33) and their parents (n = 39) provided feedback via an online questionnaire. Of these, 13 participants were interviewed to gain in-depth information about their experiences. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Four themes were identified: (i) taking action to overcome inertia, (ii) new insights that led to clear plans for the future, (iii) adolescent empowerment through strengths focus, and (iv) having a champion to guide the way. The process evaluation revealed why BOOST-A (TM) was beneficial to some participants more than others. Trial registration #ACTRN12615000119594.

Falkmer, Marita,1958-Jönköping University,HLK, CHILD,School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Australia(Swepub:hj)fmar (author)
Falkmer, TorbjörnJönköping University,Linköpings universitet,Avdelningen för samhällsmedicin,Medicinska fakulteten,Region Östergötland, Smärt och rehabiliteringscentrum,Curtin Univ, Australia; Cooperat Res Ctr Living Autism Autism CRC, Australia,HHJ. CHILD,School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Australia(Swepub:hj)FaTo (author)
Ciccarelli, MarinaCurtin Univ, Australia; Cooperat Res Ctr Living Autism Autism CRC, Australia,School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia (author)
Curtin Univ, Australia; Cooperat Res Ctr Living Autism Autism CRC, AustraliaSchool of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Australia (creator_code:org_t)

In:Journal of autism and developmental disorders: SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS48:2, s. 377-3880162-32571573-3432

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