Palmen A, Didden R, Korzilius H. An outpatient group training programme for improving leisure lifestyle in high-functioning young adults with ASD: a pilot study.
Dev Neurorehabil 2012;
14:297-309. [PMID:
21870954 DOI:
10.3109/17518423.2011.595433]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
This study examined the effectiveness of an outpatient programme on the leisure lifestyle of high-functioning young adults living at home or at an independent setting.
METHODS
A pre-test-post-test control group design was used. Participants (n = 12) completed self-reports on (a) need for leisure support, (b) leisure engagement and (c) satisfaction with leisure lifestyle. The programme consisted of cognitive-behavioural techniques.
RESULTS
Significant within-group changes for the experimental group (n = 7) were found, indicating decreases in 'need for leisure support', more regular leisure engagement patterns and an increase in 'leisure satisfaction' following the programme. Between-group statistics reveal medium and large effect sizes for decreases in need for leisure support and a medium effect size for increase in 'leisure satisfaction', all in favour of the experimental group. Results regarding 'leisure engagement' were less clear.
CONCLUSION
The preliminary programme was effective in improving leisure lifestyle and suggestions for future research are discussed.
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