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Background <p>The integration of peer support into professional autism services represents a&#xa0;promising approach to secondary prevention; however, it has remained largely unsystematized. This project addresses this gap through the participatory development of a&#xa0;framework for the Bavarian Autism Competence Centers (AutPeer), aiming to structurally anchor the empowerment and self-efficacy of individuals with autism.</p> Methods <p>In a&#xa0;26-month mixed-methods design, a&#xa0;systematic literature review, an analysis of existing peer curricula, and semi-structured virtual working groups were conducted, along with targeted one-on-one interviews with nonspeaking individuals with autism (total sample <i>n</i> = 36&#xa0;stakeholders). A&#xa0;parithetically composed expert advisory board ensured quality assurance and the consistent inclusion of the peer perspective.</p> Results <p>The developed framework is based on four pillars: (1)&#xa0;evidence-based role profiles, (2)&#xa0;a&#xa0;differentiated competency profile, (3)&#xa0;a&#xa0;modularized training curriculum (120 units of instruction), and (4)&#xa0;specific implementation guidelines. The findings emphasize the necessity of autism-specific adaptations, the need for structured onboarding concepts, and the importance of continuous supervision and networking.</p> Conclusion <p>The developed foundations provide, for the first time, an evidence-based basis for the regular integration of peer support into the Bavarian autism service landscape. The participatory approach ensures high practical relevance and acceptance among all stakeholders. The study demonstrates that peer support can also facilitate access to support systems for individuals on the autism spectrum (AS) and build a&#xa0;bridge between professional services and lived experience. Professionalization through clear quality standards is prerequisite for effective prevention.</p>

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Partizipative Entwicklung eines Rahmenkonzepts zur Einführung von Peer-Beratung in den bayerischen Autismuskompetenzzentren (AutPeer)

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    2026年4月17日

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  • Markus Witzmann,
  • Elisabeth Auer,
  • Matthias Prommersberger

摘要

Background

The integration of peer support into professional autism services represents a promising approach to secondary prevention; however, it has remained largely unsystematized. This project addresses this gap through the participatory development of a framework for the Bavarian Autism Competence Centers (AutPeer), aiming to structurally anchor the empowerment and self-efficacy of individuals with autism.

Methods

In a 26-month mixed-methods design, a systematic literature review, an analysis of existing peer curricula, and semi-structured virtual working groups were conducted, along with targeted one-on-one interviews with nonspeaking individuals with autism (total sample n = 36 stakeholders). A parithetically composed expert advisory board ensured quality assurance and the consistent inclusion of the peer perspective.

Results

The developed framework is based on four pillars: (1) evidence-based role profiles, (2) a differentiated competency profile, (3) a modularized training curriculum (120 units of instruction), and (4) specific implementation guidelines. The findings emphasize the necessity of autism-specific adaptations, the need for structured onboarding concepts, and the importance of continuous supervision and networking.

Conclusion

The developed foundations provide, for the first time, an evidence-based basis for the regular integration of peer support into the Bavarian autism service landscape. The participatory approach ensures high practical relevance and acceptance among all stakeholders. The study demonstrates that peer support can also facilitate access to support systems for individuals on the autism spectrum (AS) and build a bridge between professional services and lived experience. Professionalization through clear quality standards is prerequisite for effective prevention.