Graduation Year
2021
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor in Psychology (Psy. D.)
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social and communication deficits, restricted interests (i.e., special interests), and repetitive behaviors. Individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder tend to display difficulties with attention and emotion regulation. Mindfulness meditation has been proven to be an effective in ameliorating several symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. This project consists of a literature review on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mindfulness, followed by an original contribution to practice in the form of a “Choose Your Own Adventure” mindfulness intervention. This intervention is designed to incorporate special interests common in Autism Spectrum Disorder into mindfulness meditation as a unique attention and emotion regulation tool.
Faculty Mentor
Myra Beth Bundy, Ph.D., BCBA
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Committee Member
Jerry Palmer, Ph.D.
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Committee Member
Dustin Wygant, Ph.D.
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Copyright
2020 Sarah Critchfield
Recommended Citation
Critchfield, Sarah, "Proposing a "Choose Your Own Adventure" Mindfulness Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2021). Psychology Doctoral Specialization Projects. 6.
https://encompass.eku.edu/psych_doctorals/6
