Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)
Volume 18, October 2020, Pages 247-255
Authors
Gary Byrne, Teresa O'Mahony
Abstract
Background
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown to be an effective intervention in promoting psychological health. This systematic review aimed to establish the effectiveness of ACT for adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities.
Method
Three databases were systematically reviewed (PsycInfo, PubMed, and MEDLINE) using PRISMA guidelines.
Results
After initial screening and removal of duplicates, 216 potential papers were identified of which eight papers were identified and included in the systematic review.
Conclusions
The findings suggest that ACT may be a useful intervention in reducing psychological difficulties and improving adaptive functioning skills. However the small number of individuals included in the review, as well as the poor methodological rigour of the studies included limits conclusive findings at present.