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Adaptive Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Transition to Adulthood.
- Source :
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Journal of autism and developmental disorders [J Autism Dev Disord] 2015 Aug; Vol. 45 (8), pp. 2349-60. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- There is a dearth of research regarding adaptive functioning during the transition to adulthood in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Profiles on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second Edition were examined by age and intellectual ability in 75 participants with ASD (16-58 years). Results extend previous reports of a cognitive advantage over adaptive functioning in children by demonstrating a similar pattern in an older sample. Daily living skills were a relative strength compared to communication and socialization in adults, but not adolescents. In general, highest subdomain scores were observed in writing skills and lowest scores were observed in interpersonal skills. Regardless of cognitive ability, all standard scores were well below average, indicating a need for lifelong intervention that targets adaptive functioning.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Child
Communication
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Social Skills
Young Adult
Adaptation, Psychological
Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder psychology
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive diagnosis
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive psychology
Socialization
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1573-3432
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of autism and developmental disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25733158
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2400-2