Practicing social inclusion : Comfort Zone : a social support group for teenagers with high-functioning autism

Jessica Gill, Pranee Liamputtong, Elizabeth Hoban

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on a community-based social support programme for teenagers with high-functioning ASD, called Comfort Zone, which aimed to increase social support. The authors argue that the foundations and aims of the Comfort Zone group have allowed the group to promote social inclusion of individuals with high-functioning ASD into the community. Despite some limitations, this group can be used as a model for promoting social inclusion for other groups within the community.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPractising Social Inclusion
EditorsAnn Taket, Beth R. Crisp, Melissa Graham, Lisa Hanna, Sophie Goldingay, Linda Wilson
Place of PublicationU.K.
PublisherRoutledge
Pages182-190
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9780203766798
ISBN (Print)9780415531061
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Keywords

  • teenagers
  • social inclusion
  • autism spectrum disorders
  • friendship
  • interpersonal relations

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