Brief Report: Developmental Trajectories of Adaptive Behavior in Children and Adolescents with ASD
Brief Report: Developmental Trajectories of Adaptive Behavior in Children and Adolescents with ASD
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DOI：
10.1007/s10803-018-3538-5
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发表时间：
2018-08-01
影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
Klinger, Laura G.
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作者：
Meyer, Allison T.;Powell, Patrick S.;Klinger, Laura G.
研究表明，自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）患者在适应行为技能方面存在显着困难，包括日常生活和功能性沟通技能。很少有研究探讨儿童和青少年适应行为的发展轨迹。本研究探讨了适应行为的纵向轨迹在一个以社区为基础的诊所样本的186个人与ASD。总体模式表明，在儿童早期的适应行为的初始增加，然后在青少年时期的技能高原的所有智商组的个人。鉴于适应行为对就业和生活质量的重要性，本研究强调了在青春期采取适应行为以确保持续收益的重要性。
Research suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have significant difficulties with adaptive behavior skills including daily living and functional communication skills. Few studies have examined the developmental trajectory of adaptive behavior across childhood and adolescence. The present study examined longitudinal trajectories of adaptive behavior in a community-based clinic sample of 186 individuals with ASD. The overall pattern indicated an initial increase in adaptive behavior during early childhood followed by a plateau in skills during adolescence for individuals of all IQ groups. Given the importance of adaptive behavior for employment and quality of life, this study emphasizes the importance of targeting adaptive behavior during adolescence to insure continued gains.