Casper, R orcid.org/0000-0002-6310-251X, Shloim, N orcid.org/0000-0001-7548-5434 and Hebron, J orcid.org/0000-0001-6688-3940 (2023) The Use of Non-directive Therapy for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 23 (2). pp. 300-312. ISSN 1473-3145
Abstract
In this review, we systematically explored research on the use of non-directive therapies with adolescents (aged 11–18 years) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). N = 12 studies were eligible for inclusion. The findings suggested four therapeutic components which were consistently present across all non-directive interventions and held similarities with play therapy principles: (a) collaboration between adolescent and therapist; (b) adolescent-led discussions; (c) reflection and reframing; and (d) encouragement and acceptance of the adolescent as they were. Therapeutic outcomes improved when the therapists had an understanding of ASD in order to tailor the intervention to the individual. Future primary research investigating the applicability of play therapy principles and limitations is discussed.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2021 British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Casper, R., Shloim, N., & Hebron, J. (2021). Use of non-directive therapy for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 00, 1– 13, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12504. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited. |
Keywords: | adolescents; autism spectrum disorder; non-directive therapy; play therapy |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) > Counselling & Psychotherapy (SoH) (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law (Leeds) > School of Education (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2021 16:57 |
Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2023 14:42 |
Published Version: | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/capr.1... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Identification Number: | 10.1002/capr.12504 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:181163 |