Anna J. Esbensen|Somer Bishop|Marsha Mailick Seltzer|Jan S. Greenberg|Julie Lounds Taylor
Comparisons Between Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Individuals With Down Syndrome in Adulthood
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center|Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center|University of Wisconsin–Madison|University of Wisconsin–Madison|Kennedy Center|Vanderbilt University
abstract differences 70 adults autism spectrum disorders intellectual disability 70 agematched adults syndrome examined variables indicative independence adult life adults autism spectrum disorder less residential independence social contact friends limited functional abilities literacy exhibited behavior problems unmet service needs received fewer services compared adults syndrome reflecting differences adults autism spectrum disorder less likely classified high moderate levels independence adult life compared adults syndrome predictors independence adult life differed adults autism spectrum disorder compared adults syndrome implications service delivery discussed