Previous research has indicated that autistic adults experience higher rates of cooccurring
mental health difficulties and poorer quality of life (QoL) than their nonautistic peers. Little is …

Adulthood autism diagnosis has become increasingly common, but little is known about post-
diagnosis support experiences and needs. We interviewed 19 autistic adults and 4 support …

Adults with autism and co-occurring intellectual disability engage in low levels of physical
activity and are at increased risk of developing secondary health conditions attributed to …

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience higher rates of
psychopathology than their typically developing peers or peers with other intellectual or …

Clinical characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID)
overlap, creating potential for diagnostic confusion. Diagnostic and statistical manual of …

Little is known about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in persons over age 50. In a
retrospective, naturalistic review of 74 individuals aged 30 and older meeting DSM-5 criteria …

Friendships and social participation are key domains of quality of life for individuals with
intellectual disabilities. This study examined the friendships, social and recreational …

In order to update the status of the research on quality of life (QoL) of adults with ASD, a
systematic review was carried out following the preferred reporting items for systematic …

Background To date, few recent studies have investigated the quality of life of adults with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It remains unclear how individuals with ASD view their own …

The Autism Spectrum Quotient is a widely used instrument for the detection of autistic traits.
However, the validity of comparisons of Autism Spectrum Quotient scores between groups …