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Explain what makes the earliest studies for individuals with ASD different from
the more recent studies of the issue (starting from the 2000s onwards). -
ANSWERS✔✔The earliest studies have vague and unreliable scales of what is the
outcome for people with Autism, while the studies conducted from the early 2000s
to now have more rigorous and empirical measures with the use of independence in
residential placement, employment, and relationships as a basis for these studies.

What are some ways to change outcome measures to more accurately determine
positive versus negative "outcomes" for adults with ASD? -
ANSWERS✔✔Criteria based on independence; Take into account how the
individual experiences independence; Is independence congruent with the
individual's desires and functional abilities?; Focus more on qualitative responses

What are some of the limitations with comparing ASD outcome studies across
decades? - ANSWERS✔✔Criteria for success has changed over time, ASD
diagnosis has changed over time, (classical Autism v. ASD).

What is the purpose of the Developmental Disabilities (DD) services? What are
some of the types of services provided to transition-aged and/or adults with ASD? -
ANSWERS✔✔-The aim of DD services is to improve the well-being and
participation of people with ASD in the community
-Some services provided include dental care, residential, transportation, vocational,
and mental health services.
-Currently there stands to be insufficient funding for those services for adults with
ASD. Additionally, services and funding vary from state to state.

Many studies mention self-reporting to have limitations to ASD studies. Many
studies also mention pros and cons to caregiver interview/surveys. What is one con
and one pro to each research method? - ANSWERS✔✔Self-reporting pros - we get
to/should hear from those who are directly affected

Self-reporting cons - bias due to ASD population possibly having more difficult
time describing their emotions, thoughts, and feelings or having limited insight;

,can only know what participant wants to share; are limited in knowledge based on
questions asked and options provided

Caregiver pros - can identify different perspective or include issues individuals
with ASD may not

Caregiver cons - could be really stressed out and focusing on negative; could really
care for child and give too positive answers; are also still limited in knowledge
based on questions asked and options provided

Which of these receives the lowest funding in terms of research on autism?
a) Vocational skills
b) Lifespan issues
c) Societal acceptance
d) Mental and emotional health - ANSWERS✔✔b) Lifespan issues

According to the Adult Consumer Survey (ACS), most adults with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) live:
a) in an institution
b) with parents or relatives
c) in a group home
d) independently - ANSWERS✔✔b) with parents or relatives

According to Gotham (2015), adults with ASD and their caregivers place the most
emphasis on what as a priority for future research?
a) Societal understanding and acceptance
b) Romantic relationships
c) Causes of ASD
d) Transportation access - ANSWERS✔✔a) Societal understanding and
acceptance

What were some of the differences found between the self-reporting subsamples
(SR) and the legally represented subsamples (LR) in the paper by Gotham et al.
(2015)?
a) The LR group is thought to represent less cognitively able adults in comparison
to the SR group.
b) Both the SR group and the LR group placed priority on improving health care
access and current treatments.

, c) Both SR group and LR group placed priority on increasing understanding and
acceptance of adults with ASD. (reference table 6, pg. 802)
d) All of the above - ANSWERS✔✔d) All of the above

According to Henninger and Taylor, what aspect of measuring ASD outcomes was
missing from early studies (pre early 2000s)?
a) Consideration of the fit between the individual and their environment
b) Focus on employment
c) Defining criteria with labels like "good, fair, poor, and very poor"
d) Inclusion of IQ and language development - ANSWERS✔✔a) Consideration of
the fit between the individual and their environment

What are some possible factors that impact mental health in individuals with
autism? - ANSWERS✔✔Some possible factors that impact mental health in
autism are, lack of understanding of ASD in others, which sometimes leaves others
to make assumptions that are not accurate. Another factor is an individual's
experiences and perception of autism acceptance. And a third factor is sensory
sensitivities, which impacts anxiety in adults with autism.

What are some reasons for co-occurring psychiatric disorders in adults with
autism? - ANSWERS✔✔Shared pathophysiology or cause, consequences of living
with ASD conditions, shared or overlapping symptoms dimensions and underlying
mechanisms, and overlapping diagnostic criteria.

Why is it important for adults who have gone undiagnosed to be diagnosed in
adulthood? - ANSWERS✔✔Can lead to positive change in areas of social
impairment and social inclusion. They can seek support. Explanation provides
relief, blame condition and not themselves. Adjustments can be made to improve
their interactions

What are some of the factors that may pose difficulties for individuals with ASD in
post-secondary education? (Anderson et al. 2019) - ANSWERS✔✔-Non-inclusive
teaching or evaluation (prevent students from demonstrating their knowledge)
- reduced structure
- larger class size
- crowds may be a distraction and/or provoke anxiety
- increased feelings of isolation and loneliness
- decreased resources
- reluctance to disclose disability

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