PA205: Improving the Subjective Well-Being of Autistic Youth

Friday, February 16, 2024
9:00 AM–9:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 4,9
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Poster Session 10: Psychological Services for Specific Groups of Students

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. increase understanding of the importance of positive psychology interventions in relation to increasing the subjective well-being of autistic youth;
  2. learn strategies for implementation of a positive psychology intervention with autistic youth; and
  3. learn about autistic youth’s perspective on a positive psychology intervention, including youth’s recommendations for change.

Description

This study examined the effectiveness of a positive psychology intervention when utilized with three autistic adolescents. Learn about autistic youth’s perspectives on engaging in a positive psychology intervention.

Presenter(s)

Nicolette Bauermeister, University of South Florida
Shannon M. Suldo, PhD, University of South Florida
Evan H. Dart, University of South Florida
Sarah A. Fefer, University of Massachusetts

Contributor(s)

John M. Ferron

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