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How do children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) depict their future? A literature review

Daniel, F. (2022) How do children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) depict their future? A literature review.

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Abstract:Background. People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show difficulties engaging in future thinking. In current research, especially the focus on children and adolescents with ASD and future thinking is underrepresented. Therefore, this review aims to understand current research’s knowledge about the extent to which children and adolescents with ASD engage in future thinking. Method. A systematic review was conducted using the databases Scopus, PsychNet, JSTOR, and ScienceDirect, based on selected exclusion criteria. Results. In total, 14 articles were selected. The majority of the reviewed articles understood future thinking as episodic future thinking. An additional focus was set on the four subtypes: simulation, planning, prediction, and intention, whereas simulation and planning were assessed most frequently. Additional types of future thinking were evident as well. Discussion. So far, no clear rules exist for measuring future thinking. Further, the diagnosis of ASD was given via different means, so it could not be ensured that all participants were equally diagnosed with ASD. Conclusion. Among the reviewed articles, 90% of the studies found significant difficulties for participants with ASD to engage in future thinking. This effect is especially evident in self-related future thinking, compared to future thinking about neutral events or other people.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology MSc (66604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/92170
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