Community and Social Participation Among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Transitioning to Adulthood

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are at increased risk for poor psychosocial outcomes as adults. We described community and social participation in adolescents with ASDs as they transitioned from adolescence to adulthood, and identified adolescent factors associated with community a...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2015-08, Vol.45 (8), p.2373-2381
Main Authors: Myers, Emily, Davis, Beth Ellen, Stobbe, Gary, Bjornson, Kristie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent Development
Adolescents
Adult
Adults
Age Differences
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder - diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder - psychology
Autism Spectrum Disorder - therapy
Autistic children
Behavior
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Career Development
Case Management
Child and School Psychology
Citizen Participation
Cohort Studies
Community
Community Participation
Data Analysis
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Competence
Longitudinal Studies
Male
National Longitudinal Transition Study Spec Educ
Neurosciences
Original Paper
Participation
Pediatrics
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Psychological aspects
Psychological Patterns
Psychology
Public Health
Secondary Education
Social aspects
Social Participation
United States
Young Adult
Young Adults
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Summary:Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are at increased risk for poor psychosocial outcomes as adults. We described community and social participation in adolescents with ASDs as they transitioned from adolescence to adulthood, and identified adolescent factors associated with community and social participation outcomes in adulthood. We performed a secondary data analysis of a nationally representative cohort using the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 and observed a significant decrease in community participation from adolescence to adulthood (63 to 46 %); social participation remained stable. The presence of case management in adolescence was associated with increased community and social participation in adulthood. Case management may be crucial for optimal levels of participation among adults with ASDs.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-015-2403-z