Strengths-Based Programs Help Autistic Teens View Their Condition Positively

A new study finds that educational programs emphasizing autistic strengths—rather than deficits—shift how teenagers perceive their condition, with lasting effects. The finding could reshape how schools and employers approach autism support, potentially reducing mental health costs and improving workforce retention.

Originaltitel: "He Sees his Autism as a Strength, Not a Deficit Now": A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study Investigating the Impact of Strengths-Based Programs on Autistic Adolescents