Adaptive Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Transition to Adulthood

Matthews, Nicole L.; Smith, Christopher J.; Pollard, Elena L.; Ober-Reynolds, Sharman; Kirwan, Janet; Malligo, Amanda

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“…In adolescents, however, DLS standard scores do not differ significantly from communication and socialisation standard scores. This age group also shows higher communication and socialisation standard scores than young adults and adults (Matthews et al 2015). Previous studies of children and adolescents with ASD also report a relative weakness in socialisation compared to communication and DLS (Klin et al 2007).…”

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“…Studies examining adaptive functioning in adults with ASD and no cognitive impairment show that daily living skills (DLS) (e.g. meal preparation, money and time management) age-based standard scores are an area of relative strength when compared to the communication and socialisation standard scores (Farley et al 2009;Matthews et al 2015;see Klin et al 2007 for exception). In adolescents, however, DLS standard scores do not differ significantly from communication and socialisation standard scores.…”

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“…prosody), pragmatic language abilities, and social skills. As Matthews et al (2015) suggest, if difference between the communication and socialisation domain is smallest in the learning disability group, this may suggest that the relative disadvantage in socialisation is more pronounced in cognitively able individuals with ASD.…”

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“…Whilst DLS continue to develop post-adolescence in individuals with ASD, the development of age-appropriate communication and socialisation skills (Smith et al 2012;Matthews et al 2015) and improvement in symptoms and behaviours related to ASD (Taylor and Seltzer 2011) appear to slow with age. This pattern of adaptive functioning across age groups could be correlated with the reduction in clinical and educational support experienced by people on the spectrum, especially those without cognitive impairment, as they make their transition to adulthood (Taylor and Seltzer 2011;Rydzewska 2012;.…”

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“…Hendricks 2009;Smith et al 2012a;Friedman et al 2013). Studies discussing challenges associated with daily transitions, and adaptive functioning difficulties in adults with ASD in particular, are still relatively rare (Smith et al 2012b;Duncan and Bishop 2013;Hus Bal et al 2015;Matthews et al 2015).…”

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2016

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Phone: +44 (0) 141 211 3889Acknowledgments: This research was conducted as part of a PhD project and funded by the School of Education, University of the West of Scotland. 2 AbstractAdaptive functioning skills, also known as adaptive behaviours, refer to a multifaceted concept defined as behaviours necessary for age-appropriate, independent functioning in social, communication, daily living, or motor areas. In light of the growing population of children with ASD who will eventually become adults, increased understanding of adaptive functioning during the transition to adulthood is of importance, but current research in this area lacks first-hand evidence presenting adaptive skills difficulties among older adolescents and adults with ASD. This article focuses on adaptive functioning skills in daily transitions for adults with Asperger's syndrome (AS) or high-functioning autism (HFA). It draws on evidence from twelve interviews with individuals on the autism spectrum age 16-43, and two focus groups with eight family members of people affected by ASD. Particular emphasis is placed on impact of adaptive functioning difficulties on wellbeing and quality of life for adults with ASD. Grounded theory approach has been used to analyse gathered data. Interviewees reflected on daily challenges associated with unexpected changes in routine, sensory difficulties and social interactions. These in turn had an impact on their adaptive functioning skills by introducing complications in the process of making transitions between different contexts and decreasing interviewees' ability to tackle challenges of daily life. Importance placed on societal expectations towards meeting bespoken standards and conforming to norms ruling the structure and interactions of daily life were also widely discussed. Frequently such expectations did not allow for factoring in the developmental nature of ASD and related difficulties, which as a result triggered additional complexity in managing daily transitions for adults on the spectrum. Further research addressing adaptive functioning skills in daily transitions for adults with ASD is needed.

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Section: Adaptive Functioning Skills In Daily Transitions In Asdmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Adaptive Functioning Skills In Daily Transitions In Asdmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Adaptive Functioning Skills In Daily Transitions In Asdmentioning

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Are autistic traits associated with suicidality? A test of the interpersonal‐psychological theory of suicide in a non‐clinical young adult sample

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Autism spectrum conditions (ASC) has recently been associated with increased risk of suicidality. However, no studies have explored how autistic traits may interact with current models of suicidal behavior in a non‐clinical population. The current study therefore explored how self‐reported autistic traits interact with perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness in predicting suicidal behavior, in the context of the Interpersonal‐Psychological Theory of Suicide (IPTS). 163 young adults (aged 18–30 years) completed an online survey including measures of thwarted belonging and perceived burdensomeness (Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire), self‐reported autistic traits (Autism Spectrum Quotient), current depression (Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale), and lifetime suicidality (Suicide Behavior Questionnaire‐Revised). Results showed that burdensomeness and thwarted belonging significantly mediated the relationship between autistic traits and suicidal behavior. Both depression and autistic traits significantly predicted thwarted belonging and perceived burdensomeness. Autistic traits did not significantly moderate the relationship between suicidal behavior and thwarted belonging or perceived burdensomeness. Results suggest that the IPTS provides a useful framework for understanding the influence of autistic traits on suicidal behavior. However, the psychometric properties of these measures need be explored in those with clinically confirmed diagnosis of ASC. Autism Res 2017, 10: 1891–1904. © 2017 The Authors Autism Research published by International Society for Autism Research and Wiley Periodicals, Inc.Lay SummaryRecent research has shown that people with high autistic traits are more likely to attempt suicide. However, no studies have explored why. We found that people with high autistic traits were more likely to experience feelings that they do not belong in the world, are a burden on others, and depression, which may increase their likelihood of attempting suicide. These results suggest that promoting inclusion and independence in those with high autistic traits could help prevent people attempting suicide.

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Toward the identification of adaptive functioning intervention targets for intellectually‐able, transition‐aged youth with autism: An examination of caregiver responses on the Vineland‐II

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Adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without intellectual disability demonstrated impaired adaptive functioning skills (i.e., age appropriate skills necessary for independent living). Development of adaptive functioning skills appears to slow with age among individuals without intellectual disability. Findings clarify the specific adaptive functioning skills that transition-aged youth with ASD have difficulty completing independently and will inform the development of interventions to increase the likelihood of independent living in adulthood.

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Adaptive Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Transition to Adulthood

Cited by 80 publications

References 18 publications

Unexpected changes of itinerary – adaptive functioning difficulties in daily transitions for adults with autism spectrum disorder

Unexpected changes of itinerary – adaptive functioning difficulties in daily transitions for adults with autism spectrum disorder

Are autistic traits associated with suicidality? A test of the interpersonal‐psychological theory of suicide in a non‐clinical young adult sample

Toward the identification of adaptive functioning intervention targets for intellectually‐able, transition‐aged youth with autism: An examination of caregiver responses on the Vineland‐II

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