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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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02-05-2018 | Original Paper

Aging Well on the Autism Spectrum: An Examination of the Dominant Model of Successful Aging

Auteurs: Ye In Hwang, Kitty-Rose Foley, Julian N. Trollor

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 7/2020

Abstract

There is a gap in our knowledge of aging with autism. The present study examined the applicability of the popular gerontology concept of “aging well” to autistic adults. Using survey data, a model of “aging well” was operationalised and applied to 92 autistic adults and 60 controls. A very small proportion (3.3%) of autistic adults were found to be aging well. Significantly less autistic adults were “maintaining physical and cognitive functioning” and “actively engaging with life” in comparison to controls. Whilst important differences in health and functioning status were found, the current dominant model of “aging well” is limited for examining autistic individuals. Suggested adjustments include development of a broader, more flexible and strengths -based model.

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Titel: Aging Well on the Autism Spectrum: An Examination of the Dominant Model of Successful Aging
Auteurs: Ye In Hwang
Kitty-Rose Foley
Julian N. Trollor
Publicatiedatum: 02-05-2018
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 7/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3596-8

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