Prevalence and Correlates of Postsecondary Residential Status among Young Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autor/inn/en	Anderson, Kristy A.; Shattuck, Paul T.; Cooper, Benjamin P.; Roux, Anne M.; Wagner, Mary
Titel	Prevalence and Correlates of Postsecondary Residential Status among Young Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Quelle	In: Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 18 (2014) 5, S.562-570 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1362-3613
DOI	10.1177/1362361313481860
Schlagwörter	Incidence; Correlation; Young Adults; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Autism; Place of Residence; Disabilities; Comparative Analysis; Independent Living; Gender Differences; Socioeconomic Influences; Parents; Family Income; African Americans; Racial Differences; Physical Health; Communication Skills; Residential Programs; Daily Living Skills; Predictor Variables; Social Services + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Vorkommen; Korrelation; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Autismus; Wohnort; Handicap; Behinderung; Selbstverantwortung; Geschlechterkonflikt; Sozioökonomischer Faktor; Eltern; Familieneinkommen; Afroamerikaner; Rassenunterschied; Gesundheitszustand; Kommunikationsstil; Sozialer Wohnungsbau; Alltagsfertigkeit; Prädiktor; Social service; Soziale Dienstleistung; Soziale Dienste
Abstract	This study examined the prevalence and correlates of three living arrangements (with a parent or guardian, independently or with a roommate, or in a supervised setting) among a nationally representative sample of postsecondary young adults with an autism spectrum disorder. We assessed living arrangements since leaving high school. Compared with young adults with other disability types (learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or emotional disturbances), those with an autism spectrum disorder were more likely to have lived with a parent or guardian and least likely ever to have lived independently since leaving high school. Members of the autism spectrum disorder group were less likely to have ever lived elsewhere and more likely to live under supervision since leaving high school compared to persons with emotional disturbances and learning disabilities. Group differences persisted after controlling for functional ability and demographic characteristics. Correlates of residential independence included being White, having better conversation ability and functional skills, and having a higher household income. Further research is needed to investigate how these residential trends relate to the quality of life among families and young adults. (As Provided).
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