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Rivera-Figueroa, Karla; Marfo, Nana Yaa A.; Eigsti, Inge-Marie – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges in accessing diagnostic and treatment services; these challenges vary by race, ethnicity, and culture. This systematic review examines parental perceptions of ASD within Latinx and Black American communities. Findings indicate that interconnections with family and religious…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Barriers
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Perkins, Elizabeth A.; Berkman, Karen A. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
Research investigation of older adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) noticeably lags behind studies of children and younger adults with ASD. This article reviews the current literature regarding a range of quality of life outcomes of aging adults with ASD. Studies that have addressed life expectancy, comorbid physical and mental health…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Quality of Life, Autism, Comorbidity