« C'est vraiment qui ils sont et ce qu'ils veulent » : perspectives du personnel sur le soutien à l'autonomie des adultes autistes présentant une déficience intellectuelle

Titre original en anglais : ‘It's Really Who They Are and What They Want’: Staff Perspectives on Supporting Autonomy for Autistic Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Ryan, J. G., Brown, H. M., Borden, A., Devlin, C., Kedmy, A., Lee, A., Nicholas, D., & Thompson-Hodgetts, S. (2025). ‘It's Really Who They Are and What They Want’: Staff Perspectives on Supporting Autonomy for Autistic Adults With Intellectual Disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 38(4), e70106-e70106. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.70106

Date de publication: 01/07/2025 Ajout dans AutiHub: 05/07/2026 Type: Article Langue de l’article: Anglais

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CONTEXTE : L'autonomie est une composante cruciale de l'autodétermination, mais elle est limitée chez les personnes autistes, en particulier celles présentant une déficience intellectuelle concomitante. Nous avons exploré la manière dont les professionnels soutenaient l'autonomie des personnes autistes présentant une déficience intellectuelle. MATÉRIELS ET MÉTHODES : Cette étude qualitative a utilisé une approche participative communautaire. Neuf membres du personnel travaillant au sein d'un programme de transition postsecondaire visant à soutenir de jeunes adultes autistes présentant une déficience intellectuelle ont été interrogés. Les données ont été analysées à l'aide d'une analyse thématique réflexive. RÉSULTATS : La qualité et la profondeur des relations entre le personnel et les adultes autistes présentant une déficience intellectuelle, ainsi qu'un environnement sûr et favorable, étaient essentielles au soutien de l'autonomie. Le personnel a également identifié plusieurs domaines de compétences dont les participants au programme bénéficieraient pour exercer leur autonomie, notamment l'autoreprésentation, la conscience intéroceptive, le travail avec les autres et la compréhension des choix. CONCLUSIONS : Ces informations cruciales pour soutenir l'autonomie des adultes autistes présentant une déficience intellectuelle fournissent une base pour mettre en oeuvre des changements de programme afin de promouvoir l'autodétermination. Des recommandations pour le personnel et le développement des programmes sont fournies.

BACKGROUND: Autonomy is a crucial component of self-determination, yet it is limited for Autistic individuals, especially those with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We explored how professionals supported Autistic people with intellectual disabilities' autonomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This qualitative study used a community-based participatory approach. Nine staff who worked within a post-secondary transition programme to support Autistic young adults with intellectual disabilities were interviewed. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS: The quality and depth of relationships between staff and Autistic adults with intellectual disabilities, and a safe, supportive environment, were critical to supporting autonomy. Staff also identified several skill areas that would benefit program participants to exert their autonomy, including self-advocacy, interoceptive awareness, working with others, and understanding choices. CONCLUSIONS: This crucial information for supporting autonomy for Autistic adults with intellectual disabilities provides a basis for enacting programme change to promote self-determination. Recommendations for staff and programme development are provided.

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