Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities are among the most vulnerable to
experiencing exclusion from community settings. Informal education settings (IES), such as …

With autism first recognized in the 1940s, the early cohorts of autistic children are beginning
to enter older adulthood. Little is known about the experiences and outcomes of autistic …

Purpose Social experiences are consistently associated with psychological health among
autistic individuals. However, most extant studies on this topic exclude individuals with …

Autistic Individuals with or without co-occurring Mental Health Conditions Experience
Challenges with Community Participation that can Affect Quality of life. These Challenges …

Social participation is positively related to mental health recovery and wellbeing, yet people
with mental health problems are often socially isolated. This article investigates how social …

Au cours du vieillissement, les adultes ayant une déficience intellectuelle (DI) vivent de
nombreux changements susceptibles d'influencer leurs possibilités d'exercer leurs activités …

It is well established that individuals with poor mental health are less physically active than
individuals with good mental health, in part due to symptoms like fatigue and cognitive …

Background: Many news articles, online posts, and studies related to work and school
highlight barriers to community mobility for Neurodiverse individuals. This scoping review …

INTRODUCTION: Oral disease, often categorized as a silent epidemic, can affect several
vulnerable population groups in the United States. An often-overlooked demographic in the …

Despite recent advances in outdoor recreation accessibility, many people still face barriers
to spending time in nature. This doctoral capstone project was completed in partnership with …