Background The adaptive ability performance test (ADAPT) was developed to assess
adaptive skills in individuals with intellectual disabilities and borderline intellectual …

In this updated edition, Olga Bogdashina provides a theoretical foundation for
understanding communication and language impairments specific to autism. She explores …

In this intelligent and incisive book, Olga Bogdashina explores old and new theories of
sensory perception and communication in autism. Drawing on linguistics, philosophy …

Self-determination refers to an individual's capacity and opportunities to act as a causal
agent in their own lives to make choices, decisions, and set goals. The current study …

Background Individuals with autism tend to have a reduced quality of life across their
lifespan. This reduced quality of life may be a result of autism traits, mental distress, and …

Previous research notes difficulties in functioning and low quality of life (QoL) among
transition-age youth on the autism spectrum, and poor mental health may contribute to these …

Every year, an increasing number of autistic youth enter a complex and underfunded adult
service system after graduating from high school. Executive function (EF) challenges …

While existing literature has demonstrated that Daily Living Skills (DLS) performance of
autistic individuals is lower than what is expected of their age and cognitive abilities, limited …

Several studies report on lower quality of life for autistic people when compared to non-
autistic people. However, there are ongoing discussions about the conceptualization of …

Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder
characterized by a range of intellectual and language abilities. Its heterogeneity is …