Lifespan Services and Supports

Same Transition, Different Perspectives: Comparing Dyadic Interviews with Autistic Young Adults and Parents

Autistic youth's needs differ in their eyes compared to that of their parent's

Developing “Adulting for Health”: Investigating the Health Needs of Neurodivergent Emerging Adults

Neurodivergent emerging adults experience poor mental and physical health. Existing interventions are insufficient.

Short report on navigating access to care for Medicaid-enrolled autistic youth and young adults: Examining accrual of intellectual disability diagnoses in adolescence

Autistic individuals on Medicaid face challenges transitioning to adulthood, often losing coverage. Expanding Medicaid could improve outcomes.

Transportation and Community Participation Among Autistic Adults

Transportation options impact community participation of autistic adults, with greater access and independent modes enhancing engagement. Support should be provided to facilitate their desired participation.

Prioritizing Social Determinants of Health in Public Health Surveillance for Autism

This article highlights the prevalence of cooccurring intellectual disability in autistic children and emphasizes the impact of social determinants of health on autism prevalence, recommending…

Evidence from the Autism Transitions Research Project (2017–2022): Capstone review and services research recommendations

This review of a federal Autism Transition Research Project identified gaps in research on transition services for autistic youth and recommended priorities for future research,…

The Periodic Risk Evaluation: A new tool to link Medicaid-enrolled autistic adults to services and support

PRE: New tool for Medicaid identifies at-risk autistic adults, drives support changes.

A national profile of substance use disorder among Medicaid enrollees on the autism spectrum or with intellectual disability

Higher prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs) among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).

Lifespan service receipt and unmet needs among individuals on the autism spectrum

Autistic individuals face gaps in services and unmet needs across their lifespan, requiring improved support.

Community participation patterns among autistic adults and associated characteristics: A latent class analysis

Community participation can buffer stress and anxiety and improve quality of life for autistic adults.