Graduation Year

2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Type

Open Access Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor in Psychology (Psy. D.)

Abstract

Typically developing adolescents go through many transitions and learning experiences from ages 13 to 18. Autistic adolescents also develop through these transitions and learning experiences. This unique group of adolescents can have a much more difficult time with these involvements, however, due to societal standards, learning, and growing within a neurodivergent mindset. As social isolation, bullying, and a lack of friendship opportunities continue to persist within the neurodivergent adolescent community, the lack of appropriate, affirming interventions must be addressed. This doctoral specialization project aims to provide licensed and student-level clinicians with a treatment manual to guide them through a social skills-based group intervention that utilizes group storytelling to facilitate learning. The limitations of this project and future directions for the measures are discussed.

Faculty Mentor

Myra Beth Bundy, Ph.D., BCBA

Department Affiliation

Psychology

Committee Member

Theresa Botts, Ph.D.

Department Affiliation

Psychology

Committee Member

Jerry Palmer, Ph.D.

Department Affiliation

Psychology

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