Date of Publication

2010

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Psychology Major in Clinical Psychology

Subject Categories

Clinical Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Roberto M. Mendoza

Defense Panel Chair

Roseann R. Tan-Mansukhani

Defense Panel Member

Ma. Angeles G. Lapena
Maria Caridad H. Tarroja

Abstract/Summary

This qualitative study explored the adaptation of five Filipino adolescents diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) to their social and learning contexts. Using a framework based on Developmental Psychopathology, the study explored how they had adapted given their competence and difficulties as well as the risk and protective factors in their environment. The study surfaced adaptive mechanisms amidst three of their most significant challenges during adolescence namely: (1) Dealing with more complex mental tasks through persistence and learning support; (2) Enhancing their social competence through social support, instruction, and emotional regulation; and (3) Increased autonomy and independence through awareness of competencies and limitations, as well as goal-directedness. Recommendations for providing more directed support for adaptation toward positive outcomes for socialization and learning are presented.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG004796

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

vii, 129 leaves; 28 cm.

Keywords

Asperger's syndrome in adolescence—Philippines

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