Parent-Reported Strengths and Positive Qualities of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability

Despite increasing attention to understanding strengths in those on the autism spectrum, few studies have explored this in older individuals. The present study provides a qualitative analysis of parent-reported strengths and positive qualities of 68 15–30-year-olds with autism and/or intellectual di...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2022-12, Vol.52 (12), p.5471-5482
Main Authors: Wilkinson, Ellen, Vo, Le Thao Vy, London, Zoe, Wilson, Sherri, Bal, Vanessa H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
Adult
Adults
Aged
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder - diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autistic adolescents
Autistic adults
Autistic children
Autistic Disorder
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Care and treatment
Child and School Psychology
Developmental disabilities
Diagnosis
Evaluation
Goal setting
Humans
Individual Characteristics
Intellectual disabilities
Intellectual Disability
Intellectual Disability - epidemiology
Interpersonal Competence
Mental health
Mental retardation
Motivation
Neurosciences
Older people
Original Paper
Parent Attitudes
Parents
Parents & parenting
Pediatrics
Personality
Personality Traits
Psychology
Public Health
Qualitative research
Quality of Life
Skills
Sociability
Social skills
Teenagers
Work Ethic
Young Adults
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Summary:Despite increasing attention to understanding strengths in those on the autism spectrum, few studies have explored this in older individuals. The present study provides a qualitative analysis of parent-reported strengths and positive qualities of 68 15–30-year-olds with autism and/or intellectual disability (ID). Most parents (97%) reported at least one positive quality. Themes were consistent with previous studies; Personality characteristics (82%) and Sociability (53%) were reported most frequently. A Work Ethic/Motivation category not previously reported emerged. Autistic individuals (with/without ID) were more likely than those with ID-only to have a Specific Skill. Findings highlight the importance of recognizing strengths of autistic adults. Research is needed to understand how to best leverage positive qualities to promote goal achievement and quality of life.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-05405-x