Autistic young people's experiences of remote psychological interventions during COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Lay abstract

Recently, therapy has been delivered at a distance (i.e. remotely) to help control the spread of coronavirus. Clinicians have voiced concerns that remote delivery is unsuitable for certain individuals, including those who are autistic, but they have also highlighted potential benefits for autistic individuals. Benefits include some individuals feeling more comfortable receiving therapy at home. This is the first study to interview autistic individuals about their experience of remote therapy. Participants were six young people aged 15-18 years and eight clinicians. Participants described their experience of remote delivery, including challenges, benefits, and suggestions. Most of these supported previous research findings, but some were new or provided further insight

SUBMITTER: Adams L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9845848 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature