Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model
Abstract Objective 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 cookin...
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| author | Mi-Yeet Wong Conner Carlton Shelby Paul Jonathan Deutsch Rachel Sherman Brandy-Joe Milliron Nicole Farmer Rachel Hingst Claire Richardson Lindsay Shea |
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| description | Abstract Objective 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. Results 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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| spelling | doaj-art-84cbad7492094b13929cd596c4a3c6872025-01-26T12:13:25ZengBMCBMC Research Notes1756-05002025-01-011811510.1186/s13104-025-07105-6Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation modelMi-Yeet Wong0Conner Carlton1Shelby Paul2Jonathan Deutsch3Rachel Sherman4Brandy-Joe Milliron5Nicole Farmer6Rachel Hingst7Claire Richardson8Lindsay Shea9A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel UniversityA.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel UniversityA.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel UniversityDepartment of Food and Hospitality Management, Drexel UniversityDepartment of Food and Hospitality Management, Drexel UniversityDepartment of Nutrition Sciences, Drexel UniversityNational Institutes of Health, Clinical CenterNational Institutes of Health, Clinical CenterCoalition Against HungerA.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel UniversityAbstract Objective 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. Results 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.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-025-07105-6AutismAutistic youthCookingCulinaryIndependent living skillsProgram evaluation |
| spellingShingle | Mi-Yeet Wong Conner Carlton Shelby Paul Jonathan Deutsch Rachel Sherman Brandy-Joe Milliron Nicole Farmer Rachel Hingst Claire Richardson Lindsay Shea Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model BMC Research Notes Autism Autistic youth Cooking Culinary Independent living skills Program evaluation |
| title | Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model |
| title_full | Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model |
| title_fullStr | Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model |
| title_short | Cooking with confidence for autistic youth: outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model |
| title_sort | cooking with confidence for autistic youth outcomes from a pilot program evaluation model |
| topic | Autism Autistic youth Cooking Culinary Independent living skills Program evaluation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-025-07105-6 |
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