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Early Reflections on the Therapeutic Effects of Mindfulness-Based Therapies in Adults with Autism and Suggestions for Future Research

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Emerging research suggests mindfulness-based therapies positively impact adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, questions concerning intervention active ingredients, the breadth and duration of impact, and psychological and neural mechanisms of change remain. Here we discuss what is known about mindfulness-based therapies in adults with ASD and offer suggestions for future research.

Source: Journal of Psychiatry and Brain Science

DOI: 10.20900/jpbs.20210013

Authors: Broc A. Pagni, B. Blair Braden

Institution: Arizona State University

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Arizona State University, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health