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Smith, Leann E.; Hong, Jinkuk; Greenberg, Jan S.; Mailick, Marsha R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
The present study examined trajectories of adaptive behavior, behavior problems, psychological symptoms, and autism symptoms in adolescents and adults with fragile X syndrome (n = 147) over a three-year period. Adaptive behavior significantly increased over time, particularly for adolescents, and the severity of behavior problems decreased over…
Descriptors: Family Environment, Behavior Change, Family Role, Adolescents
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Woodman, Ashley C.; Smith, Leann E.; Greenberg, Jan S.; Mailick, Marsha R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
Little is known about outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) into adulthood. Several characteristics of individuals with ASD predict long-term outcomes, and the family environment may also play a role. The present study uses a prospective, longitudinal design to describe and predict trajectories of autism symptoms and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Longitudinal Studies, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)