PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH AUTISTIC ADULTS:

A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ACCORDING TO THE PRISMA PROTOCOL

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Authors

  • Lorena Caroline de Lima Lopes State University of Londrina
  • Maria Clara de Freitas Federal University of São Carlos
  • Táhcita Medrado Mizael Federal University of São Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56579/prxis.v3i2.2699

Keywords:

Autistic Adults, Psychotherapy, Systematic Review

Abstract

The discrepancy between the variety of services offered to autistic children and autistic adults has been observed as a form of neglect, especially in psychotherapy services. Psychotherapy is understood as an essential tool for emotion management, but it often presents as ableist, with unprepared professionals, since the autistic population has specificities that require tailored techniques and approaches. The ongoing master’s dissertation aims to identify and propose appropriate behaviors for psychotherapists working with autistic adults. To this end, Study 1, currently in progress, consists of a systematic review based on the PRISMAⓇ protocol, using the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, PsycInfo, and Scopus. Data analysis will be conducted through reading and identifying variables present in the selected studies, which will be organized in a table. Currently, the research is in the phase of full-text reading of the articles. Study 2 will consist of structuring and conducting interviews with autistic adults. These initiatives will contribute to ensuring that the autistic population is genuinely heard regarding their preferences and needs in the psychotherapeutic process. The study is expected not only to contribute to the neurodivergence literature but also to clarify gaps concerning psychotherapeutic interventions in clinical practice.

Author Biographies

Lorena Caroline de Lima Lopes, State University of Londrina

Lorena Lopes, Master’s student at UEL, conducts research in the field of adult autism, CNPq scholarship holder.

Maria Clara de Freitas, Federal University of São Carlos

Maria Clara de Freitas, Master in Special Education, Doctor in Psychology, and PhD from UFSCar, conducts research with an emphasis on special education; Faculty member in the Department of Behavior Analysis at UEL.

Táhcita Medrado Mizael, Federal University of São Carlos

Táhcita Medrado Mizael, Master’s and Doctorate from UFSCar, PhD from USP, conducts research with an emphasis on Experimental Psychology and Social Psychology. Faculty member at the University of Edinburgh.

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2025-11-28

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Lopes, L. C. de L., Freitas, M. C. de, & Mizael, T. M. (2025). PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH AUTISTIC ADULTS: : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ACCORDING TO THE PRISMA PROTOCOL. PRÁXIS EM SAÚDE , 3(2), 01–08. https://doi.org/10.56579/prxis.v3i2.2699

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