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Trajectories of Positive Affect in Autistic Individuals during the Transition to Adulthood
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James B. McCauley; Elaine B. Clarke; Hillary K. Schiltz; Catherine Lord – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Longitudinal analyses have revealed informative patterns about health, mental health, adaptive skills, autism symptoms, and social skills during the transition to adulthood for autistic individuals. This study expands on these findings by investigating the trajectories of positive affect from age 15 to 30 years using a heterogeneous cohort (n =…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Individualized Transition Plans, Longitudinal Studies
Caregivers and Coping: Well-Being, Depression, and Coping Strategies among Caregivers of Young Adults with Developmental Disability
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Hannah Singer; Elaine B. Clarke; Hillary K. Schiltz; Catherine Lord – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2025
This 10-year study followed 134 caregivers of young adults with autism and intellectual disability, examining the effects of caregivers' coping strategies, sociodemographic features, and young adult symptomatology on caregiver well-being and depression. Lower caregiver education and higher young adult externalizing behaviors predicted lower…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Coping, Developmental Disabilities, Young Adults