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Alfulayyih, Maram; Troop, Catherine; Harley, Debra A. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Many adults above 40 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have not been diagnosed or were diagnosed late into adulthood. Furthermore, those diagnosed may have limited community resources and assistance in adult life. The objective of this systematic review is to identify the current discourse on this topic and to identify voids in research and…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Research Needs, Resources
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Burke, Kathryn M.; Feinstein, Celia S.; Gould-Taylor, Sally; Lemanowicz, James; Eaton, Jenifer T.; Caruso, Guy A.; Whiting, Ross; Mankin, Ariel – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
This study examines differences in domains of quality of life (satisfaction; choice and control; dignity, respect, and rights; inclusion; physical setting; family satisfaction) among people with intellectual disability and varying levels of support needs in a variety of residence types. The sample includes 2,639 people with intellectual disability…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction, Self Determination, Civil Rights
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Krumpelman, Megan L.; Hord, Casey – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
The purpose of this literature review was to analyze and synthesize the most current research about the experiences of young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without co-occurring intellectual disability (ID). Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 10 empirical research studies from 2009-2019 were selected for review including…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Young Adults, Experience
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Cavkaytar, Atilla; Acungil, Ahmet Turan; Tomris, Gözde – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2017
Learning vocational skills and employment are a priority, for adults with intellectual disability (AID) in terms of living independently. Use of technologies for the education of AID is one of the primary goals of World Health Organization. The aim of this research was to determine the effectiveness of teaching café waitering to adults with…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Audiovisual Aids
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Freeman, Stephanny F. N.; Paparella, Tanya; Kim, Joanne J.; Whelan, Fiona; Hellemann, Gerhard; Forness, Steven – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to receive several related services during their early school years. In this study, we followed 70 preschoolers with ASD and used parent reports to document the intensity of these services over a 4-year period, in relation to children's outcomes in three domains. While behavioral difficulties…
Descriptors: Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Correlation