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ERIC Number: EJ1422464
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Dec
Pages: 18
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2195-7177
EISSN: EISSN-2195-7185
A Systematic Review of the Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Psychological Treatment for Mental Health Problems in Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Dawn Adams; Kate Young
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v8 n4 p436-453 2021
Individuals on the autism spectrum experience high rates of mental health issues. Meta-analyses indicate promising effects of psychological therapies, but challenges remain in ensuring and supporting access. This systematic review identified 12 studies that report on the barriers and facilitators to accessing psychological treatments for mental health or emotional/behavioural challenges for individuals on the autism spectrum. The most commonly reported barrier was a lack of therapist knowledge or expertise in autism or an inability or unwillingness on the part of the therapist to tailor approaches to support the needs of those on the autism spectrum. Fewer studies identified facilitators to accessing services. The findings highlight avenues for improving access to mental health services for individuals on the autism spectrum.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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