Kompenzacijske strategije kod odraslih osoba s autizmom

master's thesis

• Title (english): Compensatory strategies in adults with autism
• Author: Lucija Mikša
• Mentor: Jasmina Stošić (mentor)
• Committee member: Jasmina Stošić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Damir Miholić (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ana Wagner Jakab (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-09-29, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Education/Rehabilitation Sciences

Abstract

Cilj ovog rada je prikazati kompenzacijske strategije koje koriste odrasle osobe s autizmom prilikom različitih socijalnih teškoća s kojima se susreću u svakodnevnom životu. U istraživanju je korišten kvalitativan pristup analize podataka, prikupljenih u svrhu procjene provedene s odraslim osobama u okviru Kabineta za poremećaj iz spektra autizma Nastavno-kliničkog centra Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijskog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu. Sudjelovalo je petero odraslih osoba s autizmom (četiri žene i jedan muškarac), koji su u istraživanje izabrani namjernim uzorkovanjem. Podaci o socijalnim teškoćama i kompenzacijskim strategijama prikupljani su analizom transkripata video zapisa tijekom ADOS – 2 procjene. Dodatno su za ispitivanje kompenzacijskih strategija sudionici ispunili i CAT – Q upitnik. Rezultati pokazuju da odrasle osobe s autizmom tijekom ADOS – 2 procjene izvještavaju o mnogobrojnim socijalnim teškoćama na koje nailaze, a koje im stvaraju probleme u odnosima s drugima. Također izvještavaju o korištenju različitih kompenzacijskih strategija: Maskiranja, Plitke kompenzacije, Duboke kompenzacije i Prilagodbe (Akomodacija). Navode da im one omogućavaju prevladavanje socijalnih teškoća, uklapanje i stvaranje međuljudskih odnosa, ali negativno utječu na njihovo mentalno zdravlje, uzrokujući umor, nezadovoljstvo, 'meltdown' i anksioznost. Također, svi su sudionici dijagnozu autizma dobili tek u odrasloj dobi, što bi se moglo pripisati korištenju kompenzacijskih strategija. Kako bi se pravovremeno prepoznale kompenzacijske strategije kod osoba s autizmom te kako bi im se omogućila potrebna podrška, potrebno je provoditi daljnja istraživanja na tu temu na području Hrvatske te upoznati stručnjake s postojanjem ovog fenomena.

Abstract (english)

This paper aims to present compensatory strategies used by adults with autism while dealing with social difficulties in everyday life. In this research qualitative methodology was used for data analysis. Data was collected through assessment with adults by The Autism Spectrum Disorder Unit Center Rehabilitation Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Zagreb. The participants were five adults (four women and one man) who were chosen for the study by selective sampling. Data of social difficulties and compensatory strategies were collected by analyzing video transcripts of the ADOS – 2 assessment. Furthermore, the participants filled CAT – Q questionnaire for self-assessment of their compensatory strategies. Results show that during the ADOS – 2 assessment adults with autism report multiple social difficulties that they face which also pose a problem while interacting with others. Moreover, they report about using various compensatory strategies such as Masking, Shallow Compentastion, Deep Compensation, and Accommodation. They state that it allows them to overcome social difficulties, fitting in, and forming relationships. On the other hand, using those strategies negatively affects their mental health, causing exhaustion, dissatisfaction, meltdown, and anxiety. All participants were diagnosed in their adult life, which could be attributed to using compensatory strategies. To recognize compensatory strategies in adults with autism on time and to assure they get the support they need, it's necessary to conduct further research on this topic in Croatia, while simultaneously educating professionals about the existence of this phenomenon.

• Keywords: kompenzacijske strategije; socijalne teškoće; odrasli s autizmom; CAT – Q; ADOS – 2
• Keywords (english): compensatory strategies; social difficulties; adults with autism; CAT – Q; ADOS – 2
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:158:712050
• Study programme: Title: Graduate study of Educational Rehabilitation; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra edukacijske rehabilitacije (magistar/magistra edukacijske rehabilitacije)
• Type of resource: Text
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• Created on: 2022-01-12 10:35:53