Autism Characteristics and Self-Reported Health in Older Adulthood.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The present research used a continuous measurement approach to extend the evidence that autism is associated with significant struggles in physical health as well as mental health and psychological well-being.

Methods

The relationship of autism characteristics to physical health and psychological well-being was examined in 294 individuals (M age = 70.51, SD age = 8.17, age range = 53-96). The sample is 57.4% female (n = 166) and primarily White (n = 270, 96.8%). The majority of the participants did not identify as having an autism diagnosis (n = 284, 96.6%). Participants completed the Autism-Spectrum Quotient Scale alongside self-report measures of physical health, mental health, and psychological well-being.

Results

Autism characteristics correlated strong

SUBMITTER: Lodi-Smith J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8825232 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature