Friendship understanding in males and females on the autism spectrum and their typically developing peers

Płatos, Mateusz; Pisula, Ewa

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101716

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“…Autistic persons might define ‘close friend’ or ‘romantic relationship’ differently from non-autistic persons. 55 , 56 On the other hand, there is a well-documented co-occurrence of psychiatric morbidity and limited social relations.…”

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The ‘lost generation’ in adult psychiatry: psychiatric, neurodevelopmental and sociodemographic characteristics of psychiatric patients with autism unrecognised in childhood

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Background Patients with ‘underlying’ autism spectrum disorder (ASD) constitute a significant minority in adult out-patient psychiatry. Diagnoses of previously unrecognised ASD are increasing in adults. Characteristics of patients with autism within adult out-patient psychiatry have not been sufficiently explored, and there have not been any systematic comparisons of characteristics between patients with and those without autism within adult out-patient psychiatric populations. Aims To examine psychiatrically relevant characteristics in autistic adult psychiatric out-patients, and to compare the characteristics with non-autistic adult psychiatric out-patients. Method We assessed 90 patients who were referred to a Swedish psychiatric out-patient clinic and screened for ASD during 2019–2020. Sixty-three patients met the DSM-5 criteria for ASD or ‘subthreshold’ ASD. The 27 who did not meet the criteria for ASD were used as a comparison group. Assessments were made with structured and well-validated instruments, including parent ratings of developmental history. Results No differences were found between the groups regarding self-reported sociodemographic variables. The ASD group showed a higher number of co-occurring psychiatric disorders than the non-ASD group (t(88) = 5.17, 95% CI 1.29–2.91, d = 1.19). Functional level was lower in the ASD group (t(88) = −2.66, 95% CI −9.46 to −1.27, d = −0.73), and was predicted by the number of co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Conclusions The results underscore the need for thorough assessment of psychiatric disorders in autistic patients in adult psychiatric services. ASD should be considered as a possible ‘underlying’ condition in adult psychiatry, and there is no easy way of ruling out ASD in this population.

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The ‘lost generation’ in adult psychiatry: psychiatric, neurodevelopmental and sociodemographic characteristics of psychiatric patients with autism unrecognised in childhood

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“…This scoping review adds to the growing body of evidence indicating gender differences in peer interaction experiences and friendship quality of girls on the autism spectrum. This highlights the need for future research to select gender-balanced samples and recognise the potential impact of gender when researching peer interaction experiences (Płatos & Pisula, 2021). There is also a need for educators to be informed about the differences between the peer interaction experiences of girls and boys on the autism spectrum to provide relevant supports.…”

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Peer Interactions of School-Aged Girls on the Autism Spectrum: A Scoping Review

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Strnadová

Danker

et al. 2023

Australas. j. spec. incl. educ.

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Although research on the experiences of females on the autism spectrum is still developing, it is becoming increasingly apparent that their experiences are not comparable to their male counterparts. This scoping review aimed to collate research related to the peer interaction experiences of school-aged girls on the autism spectrum from their perspective. A database and journal search (2010–2020) found 21 studies. Key findings indicated that although school-aged girls on the autism spectrum generally desired friendship, they faced diverse peer interaction difficulties, including making and maintaining friendships, peer victimisation, and rejection. Given these challenges, appropriate peer interaction supports and further research into the complexities of their peer interaction experience is needed.

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“…Next, the skills are practiced in behavioral rehearsal exercises and homework assignments involving parent coaching and socialization with peers. Teens’ interests are used as the primary motivation to engage in peer relationships (doing things together and talking about common interests), which is in line with the understanding of friendship by many adolescents on the autism spectrum (Płatos & Pisula, 2021 ).…”

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Effects of Social Skills Training for Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Polish Adaptation of the PEERS® Intervention via Hybrid and In-Person Delivery

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Wojaczek²,

Laugeson

2022

J Autism Dev Disord

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The study examined the efficacy of the Polish adaptation of the PEERS® curriculum for adolescents on the autism spectrum. Twenty-nine adolescents (aged 11–16) were randomized into a Treatment and a Waitlist Control Group. Due to COVID-19-related restrictions, the Treatment Group received part of the intervention online (in hybrid mode). Results showed large effects of PEERS® increasing the teens’ social skills, knowledge about social skills, and the number of get-togethers with peers. Most of the effects were maintained over a six-month follow-up period. There was no impact of the delivery mode on the treatment effects. The study demonstrates the feasibility and efficacy of the Polish adaptation of PEERS® and encourages future research on the online/hybrid delivery of Social Skills Training.

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Friendship understanding in males and females on the autism spectrum and their typically developing peers

Cited by 6 publications

References 48 publications

The ‘lost generation’ in adult psychiatry: psychiatric, neurodevelopmental and sociodemographic characteristics of psychiatric patients with autism unrecognised in childhood

The ‘lost generation’ in adult psychiatry: psychiatric, neurodevelopmental and sociodemographic characteristics of psychiatric patients with autism unrecognised in childhood

Peer Interactions of School-Aged Girls on the Autism Spectrum: A Scoping Review

Effects of Social Skills Training for Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Polish Adaptation of the PEERS® Intervention via Hybrid and In-Person Delivery

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