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Moira Whelan; Jane McGillivray; Nicole J. Rinehart – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Life Course Theory contends that school transitions can interrupt academic and wellbeing trajectories, depending on child, family, and school factors. Hierarchical regression analyses examined how autistic traits were associated with school transition outcomes. Autistic traits explained 12% of the variance in Quality of Life (QOL), 24% of the…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Individual Characteristics, Transitional Programs, Quality of Life
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Van Remmerden, M. C.; Hoogland, L.; Mous, S. E.; Dierckx, B.; Coesmans, M.; Moll, H. A.; Lubbers, K.; Lincken, C. R.; Van Eeghen, A. M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Little is known about care needs of young adults with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). Patient-driven information is needed to improve understanding and support of young adults with FXS. A qualitative study was performed in 5 young adult patients (aged 18-30), and 33 parents of young adults. Concerns and care needs were categorized using the…
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Young Adults, Classification
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Holmes, Laura G.; Kirby, Anne V.; Strassberg, Donald S.; Himle, Michael B. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Community stakeholders, researchers, and providers are increasingly focused on individual, family, and systemic factors that contribute to positive outcomes for adults on the autism spectrum. Parent expectations for their youth's future are associated with adult outcomes (e.g., employment, school success, independence), yet the mechanism for this…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adults, Parent Attitudes