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Mindfulness Program Reduces Stress for Autistic Adults

1/29/2026

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77 autistic adults participated in an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program and reported reduced stress and improved coping compared with those receiving regular care.
The group setting fostered a safe, inclusive environment.
Participants valued practical exercises over theoretical content and gained a nuanced understanding of their thoughts and reactions.
Some participants expressed uncertainty about maintaining mindfulness practices after the program.
Researchers are developing an internet-based program called I-Mindfulness to explore similar benefits in a digital format, and the study was published in Autism in Adulthood on November 26, 2025.

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Story summary

77 autistic adults participated in an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program and reported reduced stress and improved coping compared with those receiving regular care.
The group setting fostered a safe, inclusive environment.
Participants valued practical exercises over theoretical content and gained a nuanced understanding of their thoughts and reactions.
Some participants expressed uncertainty about maintaining mindfulness practices after the program.
Researchers are developing an internet-based program called I-Mindfulness to explore similar benefits in a digital format, and the study was published in Autism in Adulthood on November 26, 2025.