scholarly journals Cognitive Features in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosed in Childhood without Intellectual Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-43
Author(s):  
M.M. Ivanova ◽  
L.G. Borodina
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Free Form ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Cognitive Component ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Atypical Autism ◽  
Psychological Instruments ◽  
Adults With Asd

A study of cognitive features in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) adults without intellectual disabilities involved 20 participants diagnosed in childhood with Asperger’s syndrome and atypical autism, 20 respondents with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and 20 neurotypical adults. Following psychological instruments were used “Comparison of concepts” (15 pairs of words), “Fifth extra”, “Fourth extra”. Tools were modified to identify formal thinking disorders in adults. A free-form story was also used. It was found that answers in a sample of adults with ASD, diagnosed in childhood are significantly more often indicating a distortion of the generalization process, rather than answers in a group of neurotypical participants. At the same time, this trend in the autism group is significantly lower than in the schizophrenia group. Following trend also revealed — answers identifying a decrease in the level of generalization and disorders of the motivational cognitive component. This trend is very similar in the groups of autism and schizophrenia, but significantly exceeds in the group of neurotypical subjects

Conclusion

2017 ◽  
pp. 320-324
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Adults With Asd

Adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders face a multitude of challenges and are experiencing poor life outcomes. This book has summarized the research on practices designed to mitigate these challenges and to improve their life outcomes. There are two recurrent and interconnected themes that have been present throughout the book. The first is that there is immense heterogeneity across individuals with ASD. The second is that the tools for improving outcomes for this population exist, but they may not have been systematically researched with this population. Given the current outcomes for this population, continued research all areas is essential for discovering approaches that will improve the outcomes and quality of life for young adults with ASD. This chapter summarizes the book and provides suggestions for future research.

Prevalence of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders in Average-IQ Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Meta-analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 239-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Lugo Marín ◽  
Montserrat Alviani Rodríguez-Franco ◽  
Vinita Mahtani Chugani ◽  
María Magán Maganto ◽  
Emiliano Díez Villoria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Employment Outcomes of Transition-Aged Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A State of the States Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 119 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sloane Burgess ◽  
Robert E. Cimera
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Adults With Asd ◽  
Over Time

Abstract The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the employment outcomes of transition-aged adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) served by vocational rehabilitation services (VR) over the last 10 years by state. A secondary purpose was to compare employment outcomes of individuals with ASD to those of the overall transition-aged population served by VR for the same time period. Although there was variability both within and among states, the results of this study indicate that, over time, the number of young adults with ASD seeking VR services has increased; however, employment outcomes including the percent of adults with ASD achieving employment, the number of hours worked, and wages earned have not improved for this group. The cost to provide VR services to transition-aged adults with ASD was relatively stable over time. Transition-aged adults with ASD were more likely to become successfully employed as a result of receiving VR services than the overall population of transition-aged adults served by VR. However, the employed transition-aged adults consistently worked fewer hours and earned lower wages than those in the overall population. Factors that may influence variability within and among states, and between groups, and implications for research and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Sensory Overresponsivity, Loneliness, and Anxiety in Taiwanese Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya-Cing Syu ◽  
Ling-Yi Lin
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Sensory Profile ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Adults With Asd ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose. Sensory overresponsiveness is highly prevalent in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and typically persist into adulthood. However, the role of sensory processing difficulties in influencing emotional well-being among adults with ASD remains unclear. Additionally, the associations between sensory overresponsiveness, anxiety, and loneliness are yet to be examined among adults with ASD. Therefore, to address these critical gaps in the literature, we aimed to investigate the relationships among sensory avoiding, anxiety, and loneliness in a sample of adults with ASD. Participants. Seventy adults (age, 20–39 years) completed three self-reported measures. All participants had a documented diagnosis of ASD and had normal IQ. Methods. Sensory processing, loneliness, and anxiety were assessed with the Adult Sensory Profile, short-form UCLA loneliness scale, and Beck Anxiety Inventory, respectively. Results. Autism spectrum traits and sensory avoiding were associated with anxiety and loneliness. Participants who experienced sensory avoiding more frequently reported higher anxiety and feelings of loneliness, with loneliness mediating the relationship between sensory avoiding and anxiety. More anxiety symptoms in participants with greater sensory avoiding were associated with their higher level of loneliness. Conclusion. This study demonstrates that the relationships existed between sensory processing difficulties, loneliness, and anxiety among adults with ASD. Interventions regarding sensory processing difficulties and emotional well-being are substantial need for adults with ASD, and our results highlight the importance of sensory overresponsiveness and anxiety in evaluating and improving the psychological well-being of adults with ASD.

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