Abstract

During life transitions, individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face unique challenges. When navigating the transition from high school to higher education, individuals with ASD confront increased vulnerability in social situations, decreased likelihood of program completion, and increased risk of mental health problems. To help these individuals successfully navigate this transition, high school mental health professionals should consider including them in a psychoeducational support group which focuses on the development of executive functioning skills, regulation and coping skills, and social skills and which allows for the practice and role-playing of newly learned skills as well as the discussion of ideas and personal experiences. A proposed curriculum (LEADERS) is discussed, along with the logistical and ethical considerations of running the proposed group.

摘要

在人生转变过程中，自闭症谱系障碍 (ASD) 患者面临着独特的挑战。在从高中过渡到高等教育时，患有自闭症谱系障碍的人在社交场合面临着更大的脆弱性、完成项目的可能性降低以及出现心理健康问题的风险增加。为了帮助这些人成功地度过这一转变，高中心理健康专业人员应该考虑将他们纳入心理教育支持小组，该小组的重点是发展执行功能技能、调节和应对技能以及社交技能，并允许他们进行实践和角色扮演。发挥新学到的技能以及讨论想法和个人经历。讨论了拟议的课程（领导者），