Open AccessEarly Reflections on the Therapeutic Effects of Mindfulness-Based Therapies in Adults with Autism and Suggestions for Future Research
Author(s) -
Broc A. Pagni,
B. Blair Braden
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of psychiatry and brain science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2398-385X
DOI - 10.20900/jpbs20210013
Subject(s) - mindfulness , autism , intervention (counseling) , psychology , autism spectrum disorder , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , psychiatry
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.