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Hoffman, Jenna M.; Kirby, Anne V. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Knowledge is needed about specific supports and barriers for successful transitions to adulthood for autistic youth, especially from the perspective of parents, who are highly involved in transition preparation. We conducted a qualitative thematic analysis of previously conducted semi-structured interviews with 39 parents of 41 autistic…
Descriptors: Parents, Adolescents, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Meyer, Allison T.; Powell, Patrick S.; Butera, Nicole; Klinger, Mark R.; Klinger, Laura G. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Research suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have significant difficulties with adaptive behavior skills including daily living and functional communication skills. Few studies have examined the developmental trajectory of adaptive behavior across childhood and adolescence. The present study examined longitudinal…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Developmental Psychology, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism
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Oswald, Tasha M.; Winter-Messiers, Mary Ann; Gibson, Brandon; Schmidt, Alexandra M.; Herr, Cynthia M.; Solomon, Marjorie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
We hypothesized that the double hit conferred by sex and diagnosis increases the risk for internalizing disorders in adolescent females with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In a sample of 32 adolescents with ASD and 32 controls, we examined the effects of sex, diagnostic factors, and developmental stages on depression and anxiety. A 3-way…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Adolescent Development, Gender Differences