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Elisabeth Øverland; Åshild Lappegard Hauge; Stian Orm; Merete Glenne Øie; Erik Winther Skogli; Elizabeth Pellicano; Per Normann Andersen – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Several studies report on lower quality of life for autistic people when compared to non-autistic people. However, there are ongoing discussions about the conceptualization of quality of life for the autistic population. This qualitative study investigated self-perceived quality of life in the context of autistic young adults' everyday lives.…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Quality of Life, Young Adults, Interpersonal Relationship
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Leslie Ann Bross; Darcy Fredrick; Stephen Kwiatek – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2024
Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are vulnerable to transportation challenges which can contribute to a lack of community engagement. This article describes findings from a qualitative study in which we conducted one time, semistructured interviews with nine individuals with IDD (ages 18--25) and their…
Descriptors: Transportation, Young Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disability
Margaret Nikki Heiman – ProQuest LLC, 2024
This mixed methods study on postsecondary outcomes for individuals with disabilities focused on the experiences of young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and significant disabilities from their perspective. The research questions include understanding their overall quality of life (QOL), the supports, services, and…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Equal Education, Students with Disabilities, Young Adults