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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

One Post Research Summary Lived Experiences of #Autistic women 👉 #ThematicSynthesis 👉10 Studies 👉226 Participants 🔎4 Key Themes 1️⃣ Relationships 2️⃣ Diagnosis 3️⃣ Vocation & Education 4️⃣ Service Provision 🟰Experiences reflected long term journeys towards realising identities shorturl.at/TG2AS #AutRes

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(PDF) Exploring the Lived Experiences of Autistic Women: A Thematic Synthesis

PDF | Qualitative research articles exploring experiences of autistic women were systematically reviewed through searches on five electronical... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Res...

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

One Post Research Summary #Theraplay informed intervention for carers. 👉6-Week Intervention 👉Remotely Delivered 👉12 Carer Experiences 🔎5 Themes 1️⃣ Positive Experience 2️⃣ Benefits of peer support 3️⃣ Skills gained 4️⃣ Impact on child & carer 5️⃣ Commitment to play tinyurl.com/yc224twp #attachment

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(PDF) Service Users’ Experiences of a 6-Week Remotely Delivered Theraplay-Informed Group Intervention for Carers: A Qualitative Service Evaluation

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

One Post Research Summary Experiences of Remote #Autism Assessments during the Covid-19 Pandemic 👉24 Autistic Adults 👉Questionnaire Data 👉Thematic Analysis 🔎3 Themes 1️⃣ Practical and sensory issues 2️⃣ Emotional responses 3️⃣ Pros and cons of different assessment methods shorturl.at/W8se3 #AutRes

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(PDF) Remote autism assessments – lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic: a service evaluation

PDF | Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in health services adapting the delivery of routine assessments, with many operating remotely. This... | Find, read and cite all the research you need ...

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

One Post Research Summary #ACEs & #Autism: A Meta-Analysis 👉40 studies 👉5,619,584 participants 🔎Autistic individuals more than twice as likely to experience ACEs, compared to non-autistic individuals. 🟰Appropriate support for autistic individuals and families necessary shorturl.at/2Qjyb #AutRes

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(PDF) Adverse Childhood Experiences and Autism: A Meta-Analysis

PDF | Evidence suggests that autistic children have a higher probability of experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) compared to their... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Re...

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

One Post Research Summary Experiences of Remote #TherapeuticParenting consultations 👉8 Interviews with Foster Carers 👉Thematic analysis 🔎4 Key Themes 1️⃣ Reassurance & support 2️⃣ Approach and understanding 3️⃣ Online consultation approval/disapproval: 4️⃣ Behaviour change shorturl.at/JMZtp #attachment

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(PDF) Experiences of foster carers remotely accessing the children in care (CIC) consultation model during the Covid-19 pandemic: A service evaluation

PDF | This service evaluation explored foster carers’ experiences of remotely accessing the children in care consultation model during the Covid-19... | Find, read and cite all the research you need o...

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Final word 💬 The study shows that successful integration of #SensoryRegulation, #Theraplay, #EMDR, and #DDP requires: ❤️ Human insight 📚 Clinical knowledge 🛠️ Ongoing support systems More research is also needed to move from theory to safe, reflective, and effective practice

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Therapists & Services engaging in the integration of #SensoryRegulation #Theraplay #EMDR & #DDP should: ✅Focus on enhancing parent comfort during integration ✅Explain the “why” behind methods ✅Reflect on acceptability, not just outcome. Better understanding = better outcomes

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

What helps make integration work? 📌 Safe & supportive working environments 📌 Regular, in-depth supervision 📌 Peer support 📌 Outcome measures to guide progress

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Therapists, take note 👂 Therapists in the study described the integration of #sensoryregulation, #Theraplay, #EMDR, & #DDP as both powerful & challenging. 🧩 Integration requires qualification, thought, support, & skill — not random improvisation.

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

So What? Real-world clinical impact 🌍🧠 Integrating #sensoryregulation #Theraplay #EMDR & #DDP is feasible & acceptable across a wide age range of adoptive parents (28–54) and children (3–13) This is promising as integrating these models to varying degrees is already common.

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Adoptive parents described therapy as tiresome but valuable: "Burdensome & Worthwhile" ⚖️ 💪 “it’s all time consuming and hard work but that was… it was worth it... the ends justified the means”” The effort felt worthwhile.

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Adoptive parents shared therapy pushed emotionally & they had to lean into discomfort "Finding Comfort in Discomfort"🌀 💡“You have to get through that awkwardness to come out the other side” 😟“You dont know, should I say something now should I do something will it interfere?”

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Adoptive parents shared that sessions made sense but at times challenged natural parenting instincts: "Clear & Confusing" 🔄 ✅ “Everything that happens in sessions makes complete sense.” 🤯 “It goes against your instincts and vision of what you should be doing.”

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Adoptive parents saw real, meaningful change—but knew it wouldn't solve everything: "Impactful & Imperfect" 🌱 ✨ “There really has been amazing change for all of us.” ⚠️ “You can’t solve it in [30 sessions].” Integrating these therapies was helpful but not a miracle cure.

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Therapists stated that integration provided flexibility, but also pressure: "Easier & More Challenging"⚖️ 🧰 “When one therapy feels stuck, having other tools makes it easier.” 😬 “Maybe I’ve done too little of too much.” Freedom helped but also increased burden on therapists

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Therapists expressed feeling: "Self-Assurance & Apprehension" 💬 💪 “there is a variable on how the therapist is willing to take those risks.” 😟 “It could be that you feel... Maybe I shouldn’t integrate… maybe I should stick to one.” Confidence coexisted alongside self-doubt

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Therapists expressed understanding the need for integration but often questioned how to do it well: "Clarity & Ambiguity" 🔍 ✅ “We’re working with complex children—they don’t come with one issue.” ❓ “When we’re mixing it… for me its a question of am I doing the right thing?”

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Therapists described integration as both empowering and challenging: "Successful & Precarious" 🎭 ✅ “I’ve got lots of different ways of working depending on how they present that day.” ⚠️ “If I’m not careful, I’ll end up throwing everything at them and it just becomes a mess.”

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

So is such integration feasible? ➡️ 8 adoptive families were offered a combined total of 240 therapy sessions ✅ 238 sessions were attended - 99% attendance 📝 28/28 therapy outcome measures were returned - 100% pre/post completion Incredible commitment 👏 Feasibility ✅✅✅

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

What did we do? 🧪 To explore acceptability, we interviewed: 🔹 9 #trauma & #attachment #therapists 🔹 14 #adoptiveparents from 8 UK families To assess feasibility, we analysed attendance patterns and outcome measure completion rates.

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

First of its kind 🚨 Integrating these core models is becoming more and more common in clinical practise. This is the first study to explore how feasible and acceptable it is to integrate #SensoryRegulation, #Theraplay, #EMDR, and #DDP into one #AdoptionSupport intervention.

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Dr Jack Purrington @jackpurrington.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Excited for University of Salfords #FASD conference today, can't wait to hear leading researchers discuss best practice! I will be presenting Chrysalis Associates research on the use of #Theraplay and #Sensory work to support children with #PAE & post-natal trauma. Come say hey if you're there 👋

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