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inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-8 (August 2022) . - p.3639-3654

Titre :	Autism Through the Ages: A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding How Age and Age of Diagnosis Affect Quality of Life
Type de document :	Texte imprimé et/ou numérique
Auteurs :	Gray ATHERTON, Auteur ; Emma EDISBURY, Auteur ; Andrea PIOVESAN, Auteur ; Liam CROSS, Auteur
Article en page(s) :	p.3639-3654
Langues :	Anglais (eng)
Mots-clés :	Adult  Age Factors  Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Humans  Mental Health  Quality of Life/psychology  Adulthood  Autism  Autism quotient  Mixed methods  Quality of life
Index. décimale :	PER Périodiques
Résumé :	A significant proportion of autistic adults today were not diagnosed until later in life, a group referred to as the 'lost generation,' which may affect mental health. In Study 1 we explored quality of life and autistic trait levels in 420 autistic and TD adults, and in Study 2 we explored the experiences of 8 autistic adults diagnosed as adults. We found that autistic adults had lower quality of life outcomes and higher autistic trait levels which related to age of diagnosis, and qualitative findings indicated that while adults were empowered by their new diagnosis, they still require specialized supports. Our findings are discussed, emphasizing future directions and implications for the current care system in place for autistic adults.
En ligne :	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05235-x
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[article] Autism Through the Ages: A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding How Age and Age of Diagnosis Affect Quality of Life [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Gray ATHERTON, Auteur ; Emma EDISBURY, Auteur ; Andrea PIOVESAN, Auteur ; Liam CROSS, Auteur . - p.3639-3654.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-8 (August 2022) . - p.3639-3654

Mots-clés :	Adult  Age Factors  Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Humans  Mental Health  Quality of Life/psychology  Adulthood  Autism  Autism quotient  Mixed methods  Quality of life
Index. décimale :	PER Périodiques
Résumé :	A significant proportion of autistic adults today were not diagnosed until later in life, a group referred to as the 'lost generation,' which may affect mental health. In Study 1 we explored quality of life and autistic trait levels in 420 autistic and TD adults, and in Study 2 we explored the experiences of 8 autistic adults diagnosed as adults. We found that autistic adults had lower quality of life outcomes and higher autistic trait levels which related to age of diagnosis, and qualitative findings indicated that while adults were empowered by their new diagnosis, they still require specialized supports. Our findings are discussed, emphasizing future directions and implications for the current care system in place for autistic adults.
En ligne :	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05235-x
Permalink :	https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=485