Community Participation, Service Needs, and Health Outcomes Among Adults with Autism
Abstract
This research focuses on self-reported community participation preferences and experiences among autistic adults. The ability to participate in communities is a key facet of living an independent, meaningful, and fulfilling life. Among those who are able to meaningfully participate in their communities, previous research has documented greater feelings of well-being and self-reported health, with decreasing levels of social isolation, depression, and anxiety. Autistic adults have similar desires to participate in their communities as neurotypical peers, yet data is lacking about their community participation desires and experiences, along with an understanding of how existing service and support systems influence access and ability to meaningfully participate. Autistic adults are also likely to experience specific barriers to community participation given social and communication differences are a core component of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and accessing transportation is a noted logistical barrier for this population.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1190544
Entities
People
- Lindsay Shea
Organizations
- Drexel University