Journal article
Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model
BMC research notes, v 18(1), 35
23 Jan 2025
PMID: 39849577
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Abstract
This article outlines the evaluation model for the Cooking with Confidence (CWC) program, developed using Bandura's Social Learning Theory as its conceptual framework. The evaluation aimed to: (1) Examine participant characteristics in the CWC program, (2) Assess changes in cooking knowledge, skill acquisition, self-efficacy, and confidence, and (3) Identify barriers and facilitators to participant engagement. CWC is a community-based educational program designed to help autistic young adults develop independent living skills and promote health through hands-on cooking classes. Recognizing the need for more opportunities for autistic individuals to practice these skills, the program was created through public and private partnerships. A pre-post study design was employed, with participants completing surveys before and after their involvement in the program.
Participants reported high satisfaction with the program and showed improvements in cooking knowledge and self-efficacy. The analysis also highlighted participant characteristics, as well as key barriers and facilitators to cooking. Overall, the CWC program demonstrated positive outcomes, with findings offering valuable insights for future program development to enhance its impact.
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- Title
- Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model
- Creators
- Mi-Yeet Wong - A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. mw899@drexel.eduConner Carlton - Drexel UniversityShelby Paul - A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USAJonathan Deutsch - Drexel UniversityRachel Sherman - Drexel UniversityBrandy-Joe Milliron - Department of Nutrition Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USANicole Farmer - National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterRachel Hingst - National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterClaire Richardson - Coalition Against Hunger, Philadelphia, PA, USALindsay Shea - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- BMC research notes, v 18(1), 35
- Publisher
- SPRINGERNATURE
- Number of pages
- 5
- Grant note
- Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)
We want to acknowledge Chisa Merriweather for her visualization/graphic design expertise, and the participants, teachers, volunteers, and staff who made this program possible.
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute; Health Sciences
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001403155100003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85216718077
- Other Identifier
- 991022020738604721
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