A5046641609- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Disability Education and Employment
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Williams Syndrome Research
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Social Issues and Policies
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
Drexel University
2015-2025
Georgia State University
2021
Arc of the United States
2021
Wisconsin Disability Association
2021
University of California, Los Angeles
2021
Advisory Board Company (United States)
2016
Towson University
2015
Community Living
2015
Spectrum Research (United States)
2015
Portland State University
2015
OBJECTIVES:African American (AA) children affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience delays in diagnosis and obstacles to service access, as well a disproportionate burden of intellectual disability (ID) documented surveillance data recently published the US Centers for Disease Control Prevention. Our objective this study was analyze from largest-available repository diagnostic phenotypic information on AA with ASD, explore wide variation outcome within cohort function...
This study examined the prevalence and correlates of three living arrangements (with a parent or guardian, independently with roommate, in supervised setting) among nationally representative sample postsecondary young adults an autism spectrum disorder. We assessed since leaving high school. Compared other disability types (learning disabilities, intellectual emotional disturbances), those disorder were more likely to have lived guardian least ever Members group less elsewhere live under...
The number of youth on the autism spectrum approaching young adulthood and attending college is growing. Very little known about subjective experience these students. Disability identification self-efficacy are two factors that critical for developmental logistical tasks associated with emerging adulthood. This study uses data from National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 to examine prevalence correlates disability among students spectrum. Results indicate nearly one-third do not report...
Approximately 80% of college-going youth with autism in the US attend a 2-year college at some point. These community-based, universally accessible institutions offer both academic and vocational courses have experience teaching diverse learners. This study used nationally representative survey data from National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 to describe characteristics services experiences adults who attended postsecondary education after high school, focusing on those college. Over 60%...
BACKGROUND: With evidence pointing to particularly poor employment outcomes for young adults with ASD, it is important understand their experiences in order develop effective interventions that address needs. OBJECTIVE: We comp
Recent research has suggested that people with autism spectrum disorder may be disproportionately at risk of substance use disorders. This study analyzed national-level Medicaid Claims data to compare prevalence among enrollees (N = 388,426) and a random sample without (n 745,699) examine whether this association differs across sex age groups changes after adjusting for co-occurring mental health conditions. We also examined how the between is moderated by non-autism conditions...
BACKGROUND: Our objective in this study was to describe the association between receipt of health care transition services (HCTS) and having a medical home youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Youth ASD receive HCTS less often than other special needs but are particular need continuous, comprehensive care. METHODS: We used National Survey Children Special Health Care Needs its presence home. Descriptive statistics presented, logistic regression is assess HCTS. RESULTS: Twenty-one...
Transition-age youth with autism (TAY-ASD) experience poor employment outcomes and gaps in services that could assist them securing jobs. Vocational rehabilitation (VR) is a source of public assistance for people disabilities seeking TAY-ASD are growing segment VR service users. Postsecondary education (PSE) essential building vocational skills, contributing to satisfaction better wages. provides support PSE success. Fewer received training from (18%) than TAY other (32%), but more an...
Most published autism research, and the funding that supports it, remains focused on basic clinical science. However, public health impact of drives a compelling argument for utilizing approach to research. Fundamental perspective is focus determinants improve quality life reduce potential adverse outcomes across general population, including in vulnerable subgroups. While research process can be conceptualized as linear, 3-stage path consisting discovery - testing...