Into the Unknown: Aging with Autism Spectrum Disorders

被引：56
作者：
Perkins, Elizabeth A. [1 ]
Berkman, Karen A. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ S Florida, Florida Ctr Inclus Communities UCEDD, Tampa, FL 33612 USA
来源：
AJIDD-AMERICAN JOURNAL ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | 2012年 / 117卷 / 06期
关键词：
older adults; health; quality of life; age-related changes; autism; GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS; DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW; CHILDREN; ADULTS; PREVALENCE; INDIVIDUALS; ADOLESCENTS; DEATH; DISABILITY; EPILEPSY;
D O I：
10.1352/1944-7558-117.6.478
中图分类号：
G76 [特殊教育];
学科分类号：
040109 ;
摘要：
Research investigation of older adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) noticeably lags behind studies of children and younger adults with ASD. This article reviews the current literature regarding a range of quality of life outcomes of aging adults with ASD. Studies that have addressed life expectancy, comorbid physical and mental health issues, ASD symptomatology, and social, residential, and vocational outcomes are reviewed. Research challenges in identifying older cohorts of adults with ASD are also discussed, and notable areas of concern are highlighted. Overall, aging with ASD does present challenges, but there is also evidence that positive outcomes are attainable. The article concludes with brief recommendations on how to optimize the aging process for individuals with ASD.
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页码：478 / 496
页数：19
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