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Publication Date: 2021-Oct
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Brief Report: Changes in Quality of Life and Social Functioning during Vocational Program -- A Pilot Study of Autistic Adults
Kandalaft, Michelle R.; DeBrabander, Kilee M.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v51 n10 p3774-3781 Oct 2021
Background: Quality of life (QoL), social-emotional and occupational functioning are often diminished in young autistic adults. Measuring these constructs as vocational training outcomes may inform future programming and relevancy of measures. Methods: This pilot study analyzed changes in social-emotional functioning and QoL during the involvement at a vocational program for autistic adults using the WHOQOL-BREF, a modified version of the Birchwood-Social Functioning Scale (SFS-m) and a piloted measure. Participants completed these self-reported questionnaires upon admission and at 3 months. Results: Significant change was found on the SFS-m and two WHOQOL-BREF domains: psychological and environmental. Conclusions: This pilot study suggests that autistic adults, similar in characterization, can self-report using these QoL and social measures; further, these measures are sensitive to certain changes over time in such group programs.
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Vocational Education, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Young Adults, Social Development, Emotional Development, Measurement Techniques
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (DHHS/NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: UL1TR001105
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