A5068623040- Family and Disability Support Research
- Disability Education and Employment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
Vanderbilt University
2023-2024
Baylor University
2024
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2024
University of California, Los Angeles
2017
University of California System
2013
Autistic and non-autistic adults’ agreement with scientific knowledge about autism, how they define their endorsement of stigmatizing conceptions autism has not previously been examined. Using an online survey, we assessed stigma among 636 adults varied relationships to including autistic people nuclear family members. participants exhibited more scientifically based than others. They were likely describe experientially or as a neutral difference, often opposed the medical model. members...
Surveys used to screen for autism are being much more by adults. Adults and clinicians want be confident that the results from their surveys accurate. If scores not accurate, it is possible compare of different groups individuals. There also concerns these do accurately identify autistic This study explored accuracy two commonly screening adults: RAADS-R RAADS-14. The tools was measured using a sample 839 in were one following categories: (1) diagnosed with autism, (2) adults who considered...
BACKGROUND: The road to employment can be uncertain for millions of adults with intellectual disability and their families. It is important understand how they navigate this journey the challenges experience. OBJECTIVE: We examined pathways taken by four families in pursuit integrated employment, as well complexities encountered along way. METHOD: In longitudinal, multiple case study, we followed across one year. They (and mentors) completed questionnaires at beginning project, checked them...
Although families can be critical partners in the pursuit of paid employment individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), their insights experiences this area are rarely explored. We interviewed 60 parents other caregivers about factors that could facilitate integrated for family members IDD. Participants described dozens distinct practices postures contributed to finding maintaining work community. Their recommendations spanned eight major categories: mindsets, skill...
Abstract Youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) aspire to participate in a variety of activities after high school, such as attaining paid employment, enrolling postsecondary education, being involved their communities, living independently, building friendships. However, complex longstanding transition barriers require comprehensive solutions that are tailored local community’s unique needs available resources so youth IDD may achieve desired outcomes. This article...