Investigating camp experiences of autistic youth
Öffentlichkeit DepositedCamp experiences and the outcomes associated among autistic youth is a relatively understudied area, but the current literature suggests there is a relationship between camp experiences and positive outcomes for autistic youth. Benefits of camp experiences for autistic individuals include improved social skills, increased academic skills, specifically sentence comprehension, motor skills, and improved self-esteem/self-perception. Other impacts of camp experiences found for autistic individuals are increased communication skills, independent living skills, and prosocial behaviors, with decreased maladaptive social behaviors and social impairment. A recent meta-analysis was conducted and confirmed statistically significant outcomes for autistic youth after attending camp in areas of improved social skills and communication, as well as a significant overall effect size for positive outcomes following a camp intervention. Although there are many studies examining specific outcomes, there is a gap in the literature regarding camp specific outcomes for autistic individuals. Therefore, the purposes of the present study are to examine the outcomes experienced by autistic children and adolescents and identify potential predictors of camp outcomes for autistic youth.
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Barker2025.pdf | 2025-07-22 | Öffentlichkeit | Herunterladen |