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Alecia Mercier; Gabriela Sherrod; Robin Ennis; Olivio J. Clay; Caroline G. Richter; Despina Stavrinos – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
A developmental milestone that both contributes to and facilitates a successful transition into adulthood is the ability to drive. Yet only one in three autistic adolescents successfully obtain a driver's license by age 21 compared to over three-fourths of non-autistic adolescents. Of those who receive their license, there is inconsistency in…
Descriptors: Profiles, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Motor Vehicles, Risk
Kristin A. Long; Jade LaRochelle; Monica Gordillo; Emily M. Pariseau; Melissa G. DeCelle; Gael Orsmond – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
The adult service system does not adequately meet the needs of autistic adults, prompting families to continue their supportive roles. Siblings frequently assume these roles when parents are no longer able to do so, often without preparation or planning. We received feedback on the proposed Siblings FORWARD (Focusing on Relationships, Well-being,…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Needs, Services
Helen M. Genova; Heba E. Elsayed; Mikayla Haas; Devan Parrott; Denise Krch; Michael Dacanay; Matthew J. Smith – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Background: The job interview can be challenging for autistic adolescents considering the required social communication skills. Further, having decreased awareness of personal strengths may make it difficult to advocate for oneself to a future employer. The purpose of the current pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to examine the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Training, Skill Development, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Jane Shkel; Alicia Geng; Elise Pilchak; Maria Estefania Millan; Jessica M. Schwartzman; Rachel Schuck; Maria Victoria Bundang; Agatha Barnowski; Devon M. Slap; Sydney Stratford; Antonio Y. Hardan; Jennifer M. Phillips; Grace W. Gengoux – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Despite the popularity of social skills groups, there remains a need for empirical investigation of treatment effects, especially when targeting pivotal aspects of social functioning such as initiations to peers. The goal of the present study was to conduct a randomized controlled trial of a 12-week social intervention (SUCCESS), which combined an…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Preschool Children, Parent Education, Intervention
Ágústa Á. Arnardóttir; Laufey Á. Guðmundsdóttir; Dagmar Kr. Hannesdóttir; Freyr Halldórsson; Helga Auðardóttir; Berglind Sveinbjörnsdóttir – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Purpose: Social skills difficulties among children on the autism spectrum can impede social, emotional, and academic development, especially with increasing age and social demands. This pilot study examined the efficacy of a 5-week skill-building program for children on the autism spectrum. Although effective social skills programs are available…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Program Evaluation, Friendship, Interpersonal Competence
Christopher Lopata; Marcus L. Thomeer; Jonathan D. Rodgers; James P. Donnelly; Jennifer Lodi-Smith – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
A prior randomized trial found a school social intervention yielded significantly better outcomes (social and autism features) immediately following intervention compared to typical school programming (services-as-usual [SAU]) for children on the autism spectrum. In that study, children in the SAU condition subsequently completed a summer social…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Achievement Tests, Intelligence Tests, Children
Jenna Christine Zatz; Judith R. Harrison – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Autistic adults are often challenged to engage in and complete life skill tasks independently and are underrepresented in employment. No prior study has explored the perceptions of autistic individuals regarding K-12 life skills experiences and postsecondary employment. As such, the purposes of this study were to explore the association between…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Living, Employment, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Anne E. Dickerson; Lynne Murphy; Mary McIntyre – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
To examine change in driving and community mobility outcomes for teens and young adults with autism as a result of participating in an occupational therapy intervention designed as a Bootcamp as perceived by the participants and their parents. Matched questionnaires were completed by novice drivers with autism as well as their parents prior to and…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adolescents, Young Adults, Occupational Therapy