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Autor/inn/en | Billstedt, Eva; Gillberg, Carina; Gillberg, Christopher |
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Titel | Autism after Adolescence: Population-Based 13- to 22-Year Follow-Up Study of 120 Individuals with Autism Diagnosed in Childhood |
Quelle | In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 35 (2005) 3, S.351-360 (10 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 0162-3257 |
DOI | 10.1007/s10803-005-3302-5 |
Schlagwörter | Autism; Adolescents; Clinical Diagnosis; Measures (Individuals); Evaluation Criteria; Outcomes of Treatment; Intelligence Quotient; Individual Development; Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales |
Abstract | Background: Prospective population-based follow-up study of 120 individuals with autism followed from childhood to adulthood. Methods: Individuals with autism, diagnosed in childhood, were followed prospectively for a period of 13-22 years and re-evaluated at ages 17-40 years. The instruments used at follow-up were the DISCO, WAIS-R, WISC-III, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, psychiatric-medical examination and GAF-scale. A set of criteria was used for the classification of outcomes, taking into consideration employment, higher education/vocational training, independent living and peer relations. Results: Six of the 120 (5%) had died at the time of follow-up, and six declined participation. Overall outcome was poor in 78% of cases. Only four individuals were independent albeit leading fairly isolated lives. Childhood IQ-level was positively correlated with better adult outcome, as was the existence of some communicative phrase speech at age six years. Conclusions: Children with autism as diagnosed in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s may have an even worse psychosocial outcome than previously believed. (Author). |
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Update | 2017/4/10 |