Publications by authors named "Lydia MacDonald"
Published self-determination programs do not adequately address the needs of autistic adults. We designed a multi-component self-determination program, grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, to help autistic adults achieve goals to improve their quality of life. The first phase involved 5 days of psychoeducation, practice, and social events; the second phase included 3 months of telecoaching; and the third phase included follow-up.
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- Sleep problems are common in kids with autism, and scientists wanted to see if community therapists could help teach families about better sleep habits.
- They did a study over 16 weeks with children ages 2-12 who had trouble falling asleep, where therapists taught caregivers how to improve sleep routines for their kids.
- The results showed that the therapists did a good job, and families reported their children's sleep and behavior got better after the education!