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The World Health Organization's (WHO) integrated approach to primary care differs from the traditional patient-centered approach to primary care, resulting in a gap that needs to be addressed. Recently, the Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) model has emerged as an alternative research approach to the traditional model, and has gained considerable attention in the field of autism research.The aim of this scoping review was to explore the pattern and effectiveness of CBPR in the ASD population. The findings suggest that CBPR is a promising and effective research model for skills enhancement and healthcare for autistic people. This review highlights the importance of using the CBPR model in ASD research which can help researchers build multi-partnerships with communities and other stakeholders to facilitate the design and implementation of health promotion programs.
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Chen, J., Yao, D., Lin, S. et al. Application of the Community-based Participatory Research in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review. Rev J Autism Dev Disord (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-024-00446-1
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