Self-Perception of Friendship Style in Adults with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (2 CE)
Number of Credits: 2
This course is for: Clinical Psychologists, School Psychologists, Social Workers, LMFTs, and Counselors
Course By: Tamara Avery, PsyD
Content By: Finke, E. H., McCarthy, J. H., & Sarver, N. A. (2019). Self-perception of friendship style: Young adults with and without autism spectrum disorder. Autism & Developmental Language Impairments, 4, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1177/2396941519855390
Course Description: Those with autism have difficulty making and maintaining friendships. Both boys and girls with autism have reported having friends of varying levels of intensity and being interested in socializing with their peers. The current study aimed to identify the similarities and differences in the broad perspectives and friendship practices of young adults with and without autism. Researchers found differences in the broad perspectives and friendship practices of young adults with and without autism spectrum disorder, which may provide a context for understanding the values and priorities that need to be considered as two people begin a potential friendship.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the 2 aims of the study and the methods related to friendship practices of young adults with and without autism as examined in the article.
- Analyze the data by exploring the 1 online survey completed in conjunction with the discussed findings.
- Integrate the 4 study limitations with the 3 identified areas of future research.
- Generalize the possibility and/or plausibility of applying the findings to the 1 online survey used to determine friendship preferences in young adults with autism.
Course Outline:
- Read and understand Self-perception of friendship style: Young adults with and without autism spectrum disorder.
- Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives.
- Consider the factors related to friendship styles coupled with the statistical findings from the accompanying article.
- Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article.
- Return to the article for clarification regarding friendship preferences of young adults with and without autism, or for any missed questions.
Approvals:
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Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |