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29-01-2024 | Original Paper

Describing Outcomes in Autistic Young Adults One Year After High School Graduation

Auteurs: Gael I. Orsmond, Sharada G. Krishnan, Elizabeth G.S. Munsell, Ellen S. Cohn, Wendy J. Coster

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 2/2025

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Abstract

Purpose

Research documents poor outcomes for autistic adults in the domains of employment, independent living, and social relationships. Measurement and sample limitations in prior studies may have amplified past estimates of poor outcomes. The goal of the current study was to improve upon past approaches and to create and describe a measurement approach to capture adult outcomes that reflected the context of young adulthood and the perspectives of autistic individuals, pairing objective outcome indicators with subjective satisfaction indicators.

Methods

Thirty-six autistic young adults (mean age 19.8 years) and a parent completed self-report surveys. Using these data, we defined an objective and subjective (i.e., satisfaction) outcome indicator in each of three domains: productivity (employment or post-secondary education), social well-being (frequency of contact with friends), and living situation (autonomy).

Results

Three-quarters of young adults experienced at least 5 out of 6 positive outcomes. Over 90% were engaged in school, work, or a structured transition program, and an equal percentage were satisfied with their productivity activity. Over three-quarters of adults had a good amount of contact with friends and were satisfied with their social life. Most young adults had a moderate level of autonomy in their daily lives, and all were satisfied with their living situation.

Conclusion

Tailoring outcome measurement approaches specifically for autistic young adults provided a more optimistic portrayal of outcomes than previously noted in the literature. The approach used better reflects a neurodiversity approach and may be useful for evaluating the effectiveness of transition services or interventions.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Describing Outcomes in Autistic Young Adults One Year After High School Graduation
Auteurs
Gael I. Orsmond
Sharada G. Krishnan
Elizabeth G.S. Munsell
Ellen S. Cohn
Wendy J. Coster
Publicatiedatum
29-01-2024
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 2/2025
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06152-x