Mindfulness for adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability: a pilot study
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UAM. Departamento de Psicología BásicaPublisher
SAGE PublicationsDate
2022-06-07Citation
10.1177/174462952211072
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities 27.4 (2023): 927-943
ISSN
1744-6295 (print); 1744-6309 (online)DOI
10.1177/174462952211072Funded by
This study was supported by the Spanish Autism Federation (FESPAU), the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of Spain, the Vice-presidency for Equality and Inclusive Policies of the Generalitat Valenciana (Government of Valencia) and the ONCE FoundationEditor's Version
https://doi.org/10.1177/17446295221107283Subjects
aggressive behaviours; autism spectrum disorder; intellectual disability; mindfulness-based interventions; self-injuries; PsicologíaRights
© The Author(s) 2022Abstract
The present study aims to examine the effects of the MindfulTEA program, an Mindfulness-based Interventions (MBIs) specifically designed for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability, to reduce behavioural problems. MBIs are effective in improving well-being in people with high-functioning ASD, but little is known about the impact of the MBIs on people with ASD and intellectual disability associated. Fourteen adults (age 18 to 44) with ASD and intellectual disability participated in the program. Results showed a significant decrease in self-injurious and aggressive/destructive behaviours after the MBI. Stereotyped behaviour did not show significant change. Results suggest that the MindfulTEA program could effectively reduce some types of behaviour problems in people with ASD and intellectual disability. MBIs could be a useful alternative to traditional behaviour management interventions for reducing behaviour problems in this population
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Google Scholar:Gandía-Abellán, Helena
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Nieto Vizcaíno, María del Carmen
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García Rubio, Carlos
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