Gray, Kylie M., Keating, Caroline, Taffe, John R., Brereton, Avril V., Einfeld, Stewart L., Reardon, Tessa C. and Tonge, Bruce J. (2014) Adult outcomes in autism : community inclusion and living skills. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44 (12). pp. 3006-3015. doi:10.1007/s10803-014-2159-x ISSN 0162-3257.

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Abstract

Longitudinal research has demonstrated that social outcomes for adults with autism are restricted, particularly in terms of employment and living arrangements. However, understanding of individual and environmental factors that influence these outcomes is far from complete. This longitudinal study followed a community sample of children and adolescents with autism into adulthood. Social outcomes in relation to community inclusion and living skills were examined, including the predictive role of a range of individual factors and the environment (socio-economic disadvantage). Overall, the degree of community inclusion and living skills was restricted for the majority, and while childhood IQ was an important determinant of these outcomes, it was not the sole predictor. The implications of these findings in relation to interventions are discussed.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR)
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Publisher:	Springer
ISSN:	0162-3257
Official Date:	December 2014
Dates:	Date Event December 2014 Published 11 June 2014 Available 11 June 2014 Accepted
Volume:	44
Number:	12
Page Range:	pp. 3006-3015
DOI:	10.1007/s10803-014-2159-x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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