Comparison of Adaptive Functioning Measures in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Without Intellectual Disability

Abstract Date Presented 04/13/21 The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory–Computer Adaptive Test-ASD (PEDI): Responsibility Scale targets limitations in managing daily life tasks. Adolescents (ages 14–22) with autism spectrum disorder without intellectual disability (N = 125) performed below expectations based on their intellectual level on the PEDI. Eighty-six percent of youth demonstrated borderline or significant delays in management of life tasks. If unaddressed, this challenge may create significant barriers to success in work and independent living. Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Munsell Additional Authors and Speakers: Joshua Wenig, Hannah Cooper Contributing Authors: Alexandra Gunther, Julie Russell, Jordan McNamee, and Samantha Martel

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Emergency department utilization and monetary charges in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and a population comparison group

Autism Research ◽

10.1002/aur.2124 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 1129-1138 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Brittany N. Hand ◽

Andrea D. Boan ◽

Catherine C. Bradley ◽

Jane M. Charles ◽

Laura Arnstein Carpenter

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Emergency Department ◽

Intellectual Disability ◽

Comparison Group ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Emergency Department Utilization ◽

Population Comparison ◽

Adolescents With Autism

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Effects of a School-Based Social Skills Training Program for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders ◽

10.1007/s10803-015-2434-5 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 45 (9) ◽

pp. 2674-2690 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Joshua B. Plavnick ◽

Tiffany Kaid ◽

Mari C. MacFarland

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Intellectual Disability ◽

Social Skills ◽

Training Program ◽

Social Skills Training ◽

Skills Training ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

School Based ◽

Adolescents With Autism

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Neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability

10.1093/med/9780190681425.003.0063 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Jesse Costales ◽

Silvia De Rubeis ◽

Jennifer Foss-Feig ◽

Patrick R. Hof ◽

Joseph D. Buxbaum ◽

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Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Intellectual Disability ◽

Animal Studies ◽

Adaptive Functioning ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Repetitive Behaviors ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

The Mean ◽

Emerging Themes ◽

Integrate Data

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by impairments in social communication, along with the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviors. Approximately half of affected children also suffer from intellectual disability (ID), which is defined by cognitive and adaptive functioning at least two standard deviations below the mean (e.g., standard scores <70). It is now well established that genetic factors are major contributors to both ASD and ID. The following chapter will outline emerging themes and integrate data from human and animal studies using genetic, imaging, and histopathological methods. Emerging findings from studies of the immune system and the microbiome will also be briefly reviewed.

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