The Effect of Autism Spectrum Disorders on Adaptive Independent Living Skills in Adults with Severe Intellectual Disability

Autor/inn/en	Matson, Johnny L.; Dempsey, Timothy; Fodstad, Jill C.
Titel	The Effect of Autism Spectrum Disorders on Adaptive Independent Living Skills in Adults with Severe Intellectual Disability
Quelle	In: Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 30 (2009) 6, S.1203-1211 (9 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0891-4222
DOI	10.1016/j.ridd.2009.04.001
Schlagwörter	Communication Problems; Independent Living; Severe Mental Retardation; Autism; Intelligence Tests; Genetics; Daily Living Skills; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Adults; Antisocial Behavior; Symptoms (Individual Disorders) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Kommunikationsbarriere; Selbstverantwortung; Autismus; Intelligence test; Intelligenztest; Humangenetik; Alltagsfertigkeit; Psychiatrische Symptomatik
Abstract	Autism Spectrum Disorders are a class of conditions categorized by communication problems, ritualistic behaviors, and deficits in social behaviors. While evidence supporting a genetic component of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) is strong, no specific genetic marker has been identified. Thus, professionals have had to utilize intelligence tests and measures of adaptive functioning to aid in the diagnosis of individuals with ASD. The present study aimed to isolate specific differences in adaptive functioning in adults with ASD. Two hundred and thirty-four adults with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) and intellectual disabilities (IDs) were evaluated with respect to the nature and extent of their independent living skill functioning. The implications of these data for more fully describing and diagnosing autism and PDD-NOS in adults are discussed. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10