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Characteristics of adults with autism spectrum disorder who use redidential services and supports trough adult developmental disability services in the United States
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Characteristics of adults with autism spectrum disorder who use redidential services and supports trough adult developmental disability services in the United States
Descrição
Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autor
Amy S. Hewitta,*, Roger J. Stancliffeb, Jennifer Hall-Landea, Derek Norda, Sandra L Pettingella, Kristin Hamrea, Libby Hallas-Muchowa
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Tipo de pesquisa
Metodologia
random sample of 11,947 individual users of adult IDD services from 25 states that included 1,459 individuals with an autism diagnosis was analyzed for this study looking at demographic characteristics and living arrangements. Comparisons were made between adults with and without ASD who receive services through the IDD service system.
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Principais Descobertas
Overall, individuals with an ASD diagnosis were younger on average, had a higher percentage of males, and had higher percentages of the No Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Severe ID categories compared to individuals without an ASD diagnosis. There was a significant association between the type of living arrangement and ASD status with a higher percentage of participants with ASD living in a family member’s home, but a lower percentage of people with ASD living in agency apartments, in their own home or an “other” living arrangement. However, with age, gender, and level of ID and challenging behavior taken into account, people with ASD had 29% higher odds of living in a family member’s home but 42% lower odds of living in their own home when compared to people with other developmental disabilities who received residential services through state IDD service systems.
Comentário Avaliativo
There are key differences in access and utilization of residential services between people with ASD and people without ASD. While state developmental disabilities systems are serving individuals with ASD there are potential influences of state policies regarding ASD eligibility for various residential services.