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Daily Living Skills and Interventions for Adolescents Living with Autism
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Daily Living Skills and Interventions for Adolescents Living with Autism
Introduction.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects the intellectual, social, and executive
capacities of the affected individuals. Those without intellectual disabilities may also have
impairment related to daily living skills (DLS). The DLS are functional skills that individuals
possess and are critical for carrying out basic and executive functions, such as taking care of
oneself and functioning as an independent individual. Acquiring these skills is crucial for
adolescents with ASD as they join a more independent world where their caregivers will not
be majorly present, such as college, school, or employment. There is limited guidance in
these areas, hence the need for one to have these daily living skills. This topic is fascinating
because of the need to support autonomy, independent living, and quality of life in
individuals living with disabilities, including those with ASD. Therefore, this study reviews
and evaluates evidence from various sources to determine the most effective approaches.
Evaluate the research.
The article by Duncan et al. (2022) utilized a robust methodology with level I evidence,
which is the strongest evidence level in research. A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) is a
strong design since it employs various strategies, such as randomization, blinding, and
control groups, to reduce bias and ensure standardization. The article provides a concise,
comprehensive, and clear description of the objective: to conduct a pilot study on the
Surviving and Thriving in the Real World (STRW) interventions using the RCT. The author
also provided a comprehensive report showing significant improvement. Despite this, the
authors recommended further investigation to determine the effectiveness of this approach.
However, the research is of a pilot nature and used a small sample size, limiting the
generalizability of the outcomes.
Daily Living Skills and Interventions for Adolescents Living with Autism
Student Name
Institutional Affiliation
Course
Professor Name
Date
, 2
Daily Living Skills and Interventions for Adolescents Living with Autism
Introduction.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects the intellectual, social, and executive
capacities of the affected individuals. Those without intellectual disabilities may also have
impairment related to daily living skills (DLS). The DLS are functional skills that individuals
possess and are critical for carrying out basic and executive functions, such as taking care of
oneself and functioning as an independent individual. Acquiring these skills is crucial for
adolescents with ASD as they join a more independent world where their caregivers will not
be majorly present, such as college, school, or employment. There is limited guidance in
these areas, hence the need for one to have these daily living skills. This topic is fascinating
because of the need to support autonomy, independent living, and quality of life in
individuals living with disabilities, including those with ASD. Therefore, this study reviews
and evaluates evidence from various sources to determine the most effective approaches.
Evaluate the research.
The article by Duncan et al. (2022) utilized a robust methodology with level I evidence,
which is the strongest evidence level in research. A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) is a
strong design since it employs various strategies, such as randomization, blinding, and
control groups, to reduce bias and ensure standardization. The article provides a concise,
comprehensive, and clear description of the objective: to conduct a pilot study on the
Surviving and Thriving in the Real World (STRW) interventions using the RCT. The author
also provided a comprehensive report showing significant improvement. Despite this, the
authors recommended further investigation to determine the effectiveness of this approach.
However, the research is of a pilot nature and used a small sample size, limiting the
generalizability of the outcomes.
