Person-Centered Interventions for Autistic Adults Ages 18+ (2013–2021)

Benevides, T., Watling, R., & Robertson, S. (2023). Person-Centered Interventions for Autistic Adults Ages 18+ (2013–2021). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(Supplement 1). https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77s10023

Publication date: 1 Mar 2023 Added to AutiHub: 6 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English

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Abstract

Systematic review briefs provide a summary of the findings from systematic reviews developed in conjunction with the Evidence-Based Practice Program of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Each systematic review brief summarizes the evidence for a theme related to a systematic review topic. This systematic review brief presents findings from a systematic review of family- and person-centered planning interventions for autistic1 adults aged 18+ years gathered from literature published between 2013 and 2021.

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