Abstract
The aims of this paper were to develop an internet-based support and coaching model for young people with autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and to validate the model. A user-centred design was
applied to develop a model for internet-based support and coaching, where individuals received 8-week support via internet
(chat). The model was validated by 10 individuals, 15–26 years of age, with ASD and/or ADHD. Self-report questionnaires [Sense
of Coherence (SOC), the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, the Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life, Montgomery Åsberg
Depression Rating Scale, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale] were distributed before and after intervention. A
structured interview regarding the quality of the model, the Patient perspective of Care and Rehabilitation process (POCR),
was used after the intervention. The validation showed significant improvement of SOC, self-esteem and subjective Quality
of Life at follow-up and the majority perceived high fulfilment/importance on the POCR. In conclusion, The model can be an
important complement to other interventions for young people with ASD and/or ADHD.
disorder (ASD) and/or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and to validate the model. A user-centred design was
applied to develop a model for internet-based support and coaching, where individuals received 8-week support via internet
(chat). The model was validated by 10 individuals, 15–26 years of age, with ASD and/or ADHD. Self-report questionnaires [Sense
of Coherence (SOC), the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale, the Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life, Montgomery Åsberg
Depression Rating Scale, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale] were distributed before and after intervention. A
structured interview regarding the quality of the model, the Patient perspective of Care and Rehabilitation process (POCR),
was used after the intervention. The validation showed significant improvement of SOC, self-esteem and subjective Quality
of Life at follow-up and the majority perceived high fulfilment/importance on the POCR. In conclusion, The model can be an
important complement to other interventions for young people with ASD and/or ADHD.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Contribution
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s00787-012-0297-2
- Authors
- Elisabet Wentz, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre, University of Gothenburg, Kungsgatan 12, 411 19 Göteborg, Sweden
- A. Nydén, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre, University of Gothenburg, Kungsgatan 12, 411 19 Göteborg, Sweden
- B. Krevers, The Vårdal Institute, The Swedish Institute for Health Sciences, Lund, Sweden
- Journal European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Online ISSN 1435-165X
- Print ISSN 1018-8827