Short Report on Effectiveness of an Autistic-Delivered Peer Support Program: Preliminary Results
August 9, 2023
CAPS program by autistic peers improves autistic individuals' community functioning.
By Wei SongMark S. SalzerKaty Kaplan Mi-Yeet WongDisha Uppal Lindsay L. Shea
August 9, 2023
CAPS program by autistic peers improves autistic individuals' community functioning.
By Beth PfeifferWei SongAmber Davidson Mark Salzer Cecilia Feeley Lindsey Shea
August 4, 2023
Better transportation access can increase the success of autistic job seekers
By Anne M. RouxKaitlin K. MillerSha TaoJessica E. RastJonas VentimigliaPaul T. ShattuckLindsay L. Shea
August 1, 2023
High rates of unemployment in autistic population. VR outpaces Medicaid in serving employment needs. Concerning lack of overall employment services.
Lifespan Services and Supports, Transition into adulthood
By Hillary SteinbergTamara GarfieldAnne RouxLindsay SheaPaul Shattuck
July 4, 2023
Autistic youth's needs differ in their eyes compared to that of their parent's
Lifespan Services and Supports, Mental Health, Transition into adulthood
By Emily HotezJulianna RavaLindsay SheaAlice Kuo
June 28, 2023
Neurodivergent emerging adults experience poor mental and physical health. Existing interventions are insufficient.
Health, Lifespan Services and Supports, Systems Transformation, Transition into adulthood
By Meghan Carey Katherine ArdeleanuLindsay Shea
June 5, 2023
Autistic individuals on Medicaid face challenges transitioning to adulthood, often losing coverage. Expanding Medicaid could improve outcomes.
By Kaitlin Koffer MillerDylan Cooper Jonas C. VentimigliaLindsay L. Shea
March 16, 2023
This study reveals disparities in educational experiences and challenges faced by Black parents of autistic children compared to white parents, emphasizing the need for equity…
Health, Systems Transformation, Transition into adulthood
By Lindsay SheaMeghan CareySha TaoKaitlin Koffer Miller
March 13, 2023
Autistic youth face higher Medicaid disenrollment risk, but waivers can mitigate the problem.
COVID-19, Health, Mental Health
By Whitney SchottSha TaoLindsay Shea
February 17, 2023
Children with autism and mental health conditions have higher odds of underlying health conditions that put them at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 compared…
Lifespan Services and Supports, Systems Transformation
By Wei Song
February 15, 2023
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.
Health, Systems Transformation
By Jessica RastWhitney SchottLindsay L. Shea Sherira J. Fernande
February 9, 2023
This study analyzed hospitalizations of autistic adults in the US by race and ethnicity. Differences in rates of hospitalization for mood disorders, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and…
Lifespan Services and Supports, Systems Transformation
By Lindsay Shea, DrPH
January 26, 2023
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…
Criminal Justice, Systems Transformation
By Dylan CooperLindsay Shea
January 13, 2023
This study aimed to develop a comprehensive stakeholder questionnaire to understand the perceptions of autistic people and criminal justice professionals on their interactions globally. Data…
Education, Health, Lifespan Services and Supports, Mental Health, Systems Transformation
By Anne RouxLindsay SheaHillary SteinbergJessica RastKristey Anderson Emily HotezKashia Rosenau Alice KuoEvva Assing-MurrayPaul T. Shattuck
January 9, 2023
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,…
By DeVoshia L. Mason Martin
December 13, 2022
Black autistic individuals, regardless of age, have not been centered in autism research.
Equity, Health, Transition into adulthood
By Kristina Lopez
December 13, 2022
Autism's impact varies across demographics; intersectionality theory explores intersecting identities and experiences. Two-part special issue highlights intersections with race, ethnicity, culture, and LGBTQ+.
Health, Lifespan Services and Supports, Systems Transformation
By Lindsay SheaKaitlin Koffer Miller
October 1, 2022
PRE: New tool for Medicaid identifies at-risk autistic adults, drives support changes.
Health, Lifespan Services and Supports
By Anne RouxSha Tao
June 1, 2022
Higher prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs) among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).
Health, Systems Transformation
By Elizabeth McGhee Hassrick
June 24, 2021
Autistic students benefit from personalized goals aligned with evidence-based practices, but lack of teacher training and support hinders implementation. Social network resources impact the performance…