Characterizing the daily life, needs, and priorities of adults with autism spectrum disorder from Interactive Autism Network data.

ABSTRACT: Using online survey data from a large sample of adults with autism spectrum disorder and legal guardians, we first report outcomes across a variety of contexts for participants with a wide range of functioning, and second, summarize these stakeholders' priorities for future research. The sample included n = 255 self-reporting adults with autism spectrum disorder aged 18-71 years (M = 38.5 years, standard deviation = 13.1 years) and n = 143 adults with autism spectrum disorder aged 18-58 years (M = 25.0 years, standard deviation = 8.2 years) whose information was provided by legal guardians. Although the self-reporting subsample had much higher rates of employment, marriage/partnership, and independent living than are typically seen in autism spectrum disorder outcome studies, they remained

SUBMITTER: Gotham K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4581903 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature