Examination of Adaptive Behavior Differences in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability

Autor/inn/en	Matson, Johnny L.; Rivet, Tessa T.; Fodstad, Jill C.; Dempsey, Timothy; Boisjoli, Jessica A.
Titel	Examination of Adaptive Behavior Differences in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability
Quelle	In: Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 30 (2009) 6, S.1317-1325 (9 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0891-4222
DOI	10.1016/j.ridd.2009.05.008
Schlagwörter	Mental Retardation; Autism; Developmental Disabilities; Psychopathology; Adjustment (to Environment); Adults; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Psychological Patterns; Independent Living; Daily Living Skills; Evaluation Methods; Psychometrics; Severity (of Disability); Adaptive Behavior Scale + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Geistige Behinderung; Autismus; Entwicklungsstörung; Psychopathologie; Selbstverantwortung; Alltagsfertigkeit; Psychometry; Psychometrie; Schweregrad
Abstract	Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual disabilities (ID) are high prevalence developmental disabilities that co-occur at high rates. Furthermore, Axis I psychopathology is known to occur more frequently in individuals with ID than the general population. The problems are lifelong and can be major impediments to independent living. Despite this, little research with adults is available to determine the effects of these disabilities on specific adaptive skills. In this study, 337 adults were evaluated using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale to assess the effects of these disabilities on looking at an ID, ID plus ASD, and ID and ASD plus Axis I psychopathology group. Adaptive skills were greatest for the ID group followed by the ID plus ASD, and ID and ASD plus psychopathology. Thus, the more handicapping conditions, the greater the skills deficits observed, particularly where psychopathology was concerned. As such, accurately identifying the causes of adaptive skill deficits will likely result in more precise and effective treatment. (Contains 3 figures and 3 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10