Peer Experiences of Military Spouses with Children with Autism in a Distance Peer Mentoring Program: A Pilot Study

Previous research has indicated military families with children with autism reported significant difficulties when relocating with their child with autism. One possible relocation support for these families is an online peer mentorship program with another military spouse with a child with autism wh...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2022, Vol.52 (1), p.189-202
Main Authors: Kremkow, Jennifer M. D., Finke, Erinn H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autistic children
Autistic Disorder
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Care and treatment
Child
Child and School Psychology
Children
Delivery Systems
Feasibility
Humans
Internet
Mentoring
Mentors
Methods
Military Personnel
Military wives
Neurosciences
Original Paper
Pediatrics
Peer counseling
Peer Group
Peer Relationship
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Pilot Projects
Psychological aspects
Psychology
Public Health
Relocation
Social aspects
Spouses
Technology application
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Summary:Previous research has indicated military families with children with autism reported significant difficulties when relocating with their child with autism. One possible relocation support for these families is an online peer mentorship program with another military spouse with a child with autism who has more relocation experience. The purpose of this pilot investigation was to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and collect initial outcome data for an online peer mentorship program for military spouses with children with autism. Results from this study indicated an online peer mentorship program is feasible, and may be a helpful program to support military spouses with children with autism before relocations.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-04937-6