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Autism Spectrum Disorder and Transition-Aged Youth.

Current psychiatry reports
January 1, 1970
Amanda E Bennett et al. (5 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to review evidence on interventions for mental health disorders in transitioning individuals with ASD, including mindfulness training and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Results Summary

The abstract mentions that evidence on interventions for mental health disorders is limited but emerging, particularly for mindfulness training and cognitive behavioral therapy, suggesting potential benefits but without detailed outcomes.

Population

Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transitioning to adulthood.

Effective Dosage

Not available

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (2)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
mindfulness training
neutral
mental health disorders
transitioning individuals with ASD
-
emerging
#1
cognitive behavioral therapy
neutral
mental health disorders
transitioning individuals with ASD
-
emerging
#2
Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article discusses common issues surrounding transition to adulthood in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We review recent evidence on co-occurring medical and mental health conditions and topics of education and employment, sexuality and relationships, independent living, and financial support. RECENT FINDINGS: Transitioning individuals with ASD have increased risk for several medical and behavioral health comorbidities and should be routinely screened for co-occurring conditions. Evidence on interventions for mental health disorders is limited but emerging, particularly with respect to mindfulness training and cognitive behavioral therapy. Many autistic adults or their families express a desire for independent living, participation in education/employment, and intimacy and social relationships, but they often lack skills and/or resources to successfully achieve these outcomes. The time of transition to adulthood for adolescents with ASD is an opportunity for physicians to provide anticipatory guidance and necessary supports around issues of community participation. To allow time for planning, these discussions should occur well before the child reaches adulthood. Clinicians should also routinely screen for and address medical and/or behavioral health comorbidities.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAutism Spectrum DisorderChildComorbidityHumansYoung Adult
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy65/10
Quality70/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations26
Citations/Year3.7
Relative Citation Ratio2.00
NIH Percentile74.5%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.64
Normalized Score0.60
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