Do Social Networks Differ? Comparison of the Social Networks of People with Intellectual Disabilities, People with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other People Living in the Community

Autor/inn/en	van Asselt-Goverts, A. E.; Embregts, P. J. C. M.; Hendriks, A. H. C.; Wegman, K. M.; Teunisse, J. P.
Titel	Do Social Networks Differ? Comparison of the Social Networks of People with Intellectual Disabilities, People with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other People Living in the Community
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45 (2015) 5, S.1191-1203 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-014-2279-3
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Social Networks; Comparative Analysis; Young Adults; Mild Mental Retardation; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Friendship + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Psychiatrische Symptomatik; Freundschaft
Abstract	The aim of this study was to determine the similarities and differences in social network characteristics, satisfaction and wishes with respect to the social network between people with mild or borderline intellectual disabilities (ID), people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and a reference group. Data were gathered from 105 young adults living independently in the community. The social networks of people with ID and ASD are more restricted than those of the reference group. Compared with the other groups, people with ASD are less often satisfied with their networks. Each group has its own characteristics, issues and wishes with respect to their social network. Practical measures to enable professionals to adapt to these issues are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01