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Young Adult Outcome of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Eaves, Linda C., Ho, Helena H.·2008·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
DOI 10.1007/s10803-007-0441-x
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To learn about the lives of young adults with ASD, families with children born 1974-1984, diagnosed as preschoolers and followed into adolescence were contacted by mail. Of 76 eligible, 48 (63%) participated in a telephone interview. Global outcome scores were assigned based on work, friendships and independence. At mean age 24, half had good to fair outcome and 46% poor. Co-morbid conditions, obesity and medication use were common. Families noted unmet needs particularly in social areas. Multilinear regression indicated a combination of IQ and CARS score at age 11 predicted outcome. Earlier studies reported more adults with ASD who had poor to very poor outcomes, however current young people had more opportunities, and thus better results were expected.

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  • The prevalence of comorbid mental health conditions in autism is strikingly high.

    “The prevalence of comorbid mental health conditions in autism is strikingly high.”

    From Experiences of autism acceptance and mental health in autistic adults (2018) · cites this paper as Eaves and Ho 2008

  • Eaves and Ho (2008) found that 77% of young autistic adults in their sample had additional mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.

    “Eaves and Ho (2008) found that 77% of young autistic adults in their sample had additional mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.”

    From Experiences of autism acceptance and mental health in autistic adults (2018) · cites this paper as Eaves and Ho 2008

  • Comorbid mental health difficulties are highly prevalent in autism.

    “research shows that comorbid mental health difficulties are highly prevalent in autism (e.g. Eaves and Ho 2008)”

    From Experiences of autism acceptance and mental health in autistic adults (2018) · cites this paper as Eaves and Ho 2008

  • Childhood language ability, especially the acquisition of language before age 5, and general intellectual ability are significant predictors of autistic features and adaptive behavior in autistic people.

    “These studies have repeatedly shown that childhood language ability, especially the acquisition of language before age 5 (Eaves and Ho 2008;Gotham et al. 2012;Lotter 1974;Magiati et al. 2014;Pickles et al. 2014;Szatmari et al. 2003;Venter et al. 1992) and general intellectual ability (Bal et al. 2015;Gillberg and Steffenburg 1987;Howlin et al. 2013) are significant predictors of autistic features”

    From Childhood Executive Function Predicts Later Autistic Features and Adaptive Behavior in Young Autistic People: a 12-Year Prospective Study (2019) · cites this paper as Eaves and Ho 2008

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Authors
Eaves, L. C., & Ho, H. H.
Affiliations
  • Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (CA)
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
Corresponding author
Eaves, Linda C.
Venue
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2007-09-01
Volume
38
Issue
4
Pages
739-747
ISSN
  • 0162-3257 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3432
DOI
10.1007/s10803-007-0441-x
OpenAlex
W2012235861
Cited by
683
References
43
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.99
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
Locations
  • Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Disability Education and Employment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, young adult outcomes, coming of age, employment, interpersonal relationships, independence, comorbidities, obesity, medication use, unmet needs, IQ, prediction of outcomes
MeSH terms
Adult, Autistic Disorder, Mental Disorders, Child, Female, Health Status, Humans, Intelligence, Intelligence Tests, Male, Personal Satisfaction, Quality of Life, Severity of Illness Index

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