Autism through the Ages: A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding How Age and Age of Diagnosis Affect Quality of Life

Autor/inn/en	Atherton, Gray; Edisbury, Emma; Piovesan, Andrea; Cross, Liam
Titel	Autism through the Ages: A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding How Age and Age of Diagnosis Affect Quality of Life
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52 (2022) 8, S.3639-3654 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Atherton, Gray)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-021-05235-x
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Clinical Diagnosis; Age; Quality of Life; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Mental Health + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Alter; Lebensalter; Lebensqualität; Psychiatrische Symptomatik; Psychohygiene
Abstract	A significant proportion of autistic adults today were not diagnosed until later in life, a group referred to as the 'lost generation,' which may affect mental health. In Study 1 we explored quality of life and autistic trait levels in 420 autistic and TD adults, and in Study 2 we explored the experiences of 8 autistic adults diagnosed as adults. We found that autistic adults had lower quality of life outcomes and higher autistic trait levels which related to age of diagnosis, and qualitative findings indicated that while adults were empowered by their new diagnosis, they still require specialized supports. Our findings are discussed, emphasizing future directions and implications for the current care system in place for autistic adults. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01