Outcomes in adolescents and adults with autism: A review of the literature

• Published in: Research in autism spectrum disorders Vol. 5; no. 4; pp. 1271 - 1282
• Main Authors: Levy, Alissa, Perry, Adrienne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2011; Elsevier
• Subjects: Academic Achievement; Adolescent Development; Adolescents; Adults; Autism; Child Development; Cognitive Ability; Cognitive Development; Developmental disabilities; Interpersonal Competence; Language Skills; Literature Reviews; Outcome; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Predictor Variables; Severity (of Disability); Social Development; Autism; Adults; Adolescents; Outcome; Developmental disabilities

► Critical review of the empirical studies of prognosis in individuals with autism. ► The literature indicates that outcomes are variable. ► Limitations in this pool of literature are highlighted. ► Recommendations for future research are provided. Since Kanner's first account of children with...