Health status of adults with autism spectrum disorder
Forde, Jennifer Molina Bonilla, Paola Mannion, Arlene Coyne, Rory Haverty, Ross Leader, Geraldine
Forde, Jennifer
Molina Bonilla, Paola
Mannion, Arlene
Coyne, Rory
Haverty, Ross
Leader, Geraldine
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2021-05-18
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Forde, Jennifer, Bonilla, Paola Molina, Mannion, Arlene, Coyne, Rory, Haverty, Ross, & Leader, Geraldine. (2022). Health Status of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 9(3), 427-437. doi:10.1007/s40489-021-00267-6
Abstract
Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a higher probability of developing co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. However, little is known about how these health conditions develop and impact the lives of the adult ASD population. This paper reviewed existing studies concerning factors affecting the health status of adults with ASD and described their outcomes and prevalence. A systematic search of electronic databases yielded 21 studies eligible to be included. The most common physical problems affecting health were epilepsy and immune, gastrointestinal, and sleep disorders. Mental health disorders, most prominently mood and anxiety disorders and OCD, were also strong factors for determining health in adults. Future research should focus on measuring the overall health status of the adult ASD population.
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Springer
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10.1007/s40489-021-00267-6
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CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IE