Bridges and Barriers to Successful Transitioning as Perceived by Adolescents and Young Adults With Asperger Syndrome

In this thematic content analysis we examined the expectations, and perceived facilitators of (referred to as bridges) and barriers to transition to community as reported by adolescents and young adults with Asperger syndrome. Participants were adolescents/young adults, ages 18–23years were from the...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric nursing 2013-11, Vol.28 (6), p.563-574
Main Authors: Giarelli, Ellen, Ruttenberg, Jean, Segal, Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
Adult
Asperger syndrome
Asperger Syndrome - psychology
Asperger's syndrome
Autism
Autism spectrum disorder
Behavioural problems
Bridges
Cognitive ability
Content analysis
Employment
Expectations
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Mental Health Services - statistics & numerical data
Nursing
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - psychology
Pediatric Nursing
Primary Health Care
Selfassessment
Social Behavior
Social Support
Teenagers
Transition to community
Young Adult
Young adults
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Summary:In this thematic content analysis we examined the expectations, and perceived facilitators of (referred to as bridges) and barriers to transition to community as reported by adolescents and young adults with Asperger syndrome. Participants were adolescents/young adults, ages 18–23years were from the East Coast of the United States. Seventy percent of adolescents hoped for employment (n=10). Thirty percent desired to find a partner and raise a family. Perceived barriers were: self-assessed behavioral problems, self-assessed associated features, other personal factors, and institutional factors. Bridges to facilitate transition were: accommodations in the community, cognitive abilities, personal qualities/strengths, and mentor's qualities.
ISSN:0882-5963
1532-8449
DOI:10.1016/j.pedn.2012.12.010