In the decades since autism was first formally described in the 1940s, there have been major
advances in research relating to diagnosis, causation, and treatment approaches for …

Autism spectrum disorder is associated with co-existing conditions that may adversely affect
an individual's quality of life. No systematic review of quality of life of adults on the autism …

Although psychiatric problems are less prevalent in old age within the general population, it
is largely unknown whether this extends to individuals with autism spectrum disorders …

The Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland Ltd.(Aspire) was established in 1995 as a
registered charity (CHY 11438) and a company (incorporation No. 231996). The original …

Active Support is a proven model of care that enables and empowers people with
intellectual disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of their lives. This evidence-based …

The aim of this study was to examine the mediating effect of formal and informal social
support on the relationship of caregiver burden and quality of life (QOL), using a sample of …

Abstract Purpose of Review To summarise findings about the prevalence and correlates of
challenging behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities from robust research. We also …

For individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), long-term outcomes have been
troubling, and intact IQ has not been shown to be protective. Nevertheless, relatively little …

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 …

This article addresses an important and barely researched topic: what happens to children
with autism spectrum disorders when they grow old. We review the small published literature …