Work, Living, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Vocational and Psychosocial Outcomes for Young Adults with Autism

Autor/inn/en	Lord, Catherine; McCauley, James B.; Pepa, Lauren A.; Huerta, Marisela; Pickles, Andrew
Titel	Work, Living, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Vocational and Psychosocial Outcomes for Young Adults with Autism
Quelle	In: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 24 (2020) 7, S.1691-1703 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Lord, Catherine)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1362-3613
DOI	10.1177/1362361320919246
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Young Adults; Intelligence Quotient; Well Being; Independent Living; Employment Level; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Friendship; Behavior; Emotional Response; Hyperactivity; Drug Therapy; Family Role; Depression (Psychology); Michigan; North Carolina; Illinois (Chicago); Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule; Beck Depression Inventory; Aberrant Behavior Checklist + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Intelligenzquotient; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Selbstverantwortung; Beschäftigungsgrad; Psychiatrische Symptomatik; Freundschaft; Emotionales Verhalten; Hyperaktivität
Abstract	Longitudinal data on the functioning of adults referred for possible autism as children are sparse and possibly different from datasets consisting of adult clinical referrals. A total of 123 young adults, mean age of 26, referred for neurodevelopmental disorders in early childhood were categorized into three outcome groups: autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis at some point and current intelligence quotient (IQ) [greater than or equal to] 70 (Ever ASD-Higher IQ), ever ASD and current IQ < 70 (Ever ASD-Lower IQ), and individuals who never received an ASD diagnosis (Never ASD). Independence and well-being were assessed through direct testing, questionnaires, and interviews. Verbal IQ, beyond intellectual disability status, accounted for group differences in employment; autistic features (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Calibrated Severity Score) were uniquely related to adaptive skills and friendships. In many ways, the Never ASD group had similar outcomes compared to the ASD groups. However, lower well-being and fewer positive emotions were related to ASD diagnosis across IQ. The Ever ASD-Lower IQ group had the highest levels of irritability, hyperactivity, and medications. Families played a major role in supporting adults with and without ASD at all intellectual levels. Realistic ways of increasing independence should be developed through working with adults and their families, while acknowledging the contribution of individual differences in mental health, intelligence, and autism symptoms across neurodevelopmental disorders. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01