Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Chapter
  • First Online:
International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Part of the book series: Autism and Child Psychopathology Series ((ACPS))

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), otherwise referred to as pervasive developmental disorders, first appeared in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Third Edition (American Psychiatric Association, 1980). Since the debut of this spectrum of disorders 29 years ago, changes in diagnostic criteria as well as increased recognition and available assessments have been thought to increase the prevalence of ASD over time (Rutter, 2005; Wing & Potter, 2002). With the development of instruments to assess for ASD among those with Intellectual Disability (ID) and the increased knowledge of ASD, adults with ID living in a variety of settings began to be assessed and given a comorbid ASD diagnosis. Currently, up to 70% of individuals with ASD also have a diagnosis of ID (Fombonne, 2005; La Malfa, Lassi, Bertelli, Salvini, & Placidi, 2004; Matson & Shoemaker, 2009).

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 429.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 549.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 799.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  • Ailey, S. H., Marks, B. A., Crisp, C., & Hahn, J. E. (2003). Promoting sexuality across the life span for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Nursing Clinics of North America, 38, 229–252.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • American Psychiatric Association. (1980). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

    Google Scholar 

  • American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., text revision). Washington, DC: Author.

    Google Scholar 

  • Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-325, 122 Stat. 3553). (2008).

    Google Scholar 

  • Ballaban-Gil, K., Rapin, I., Tuchman, R., & Shinnar, S. (1996). Longitudinal examination of the behavioral, language, and social changes in a population of adolescents and young adults with autistic disorder. Pediatric Neurology, 15, 217–223.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Billstedt, E., Gillberg, C., & Gillberg, C. (2005). Autism after adolescence: Population-based 13- to 22-year follow-up study of 120 individuals with autism diagnosed in childhood. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 35, 351–360.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Bittersweet Inc. (n.d.). Bittersweet: Serving people with autism. Retrieved November 4, 2009, from http://home.tbbs.net/semisweet/index.html

  • Brooke, V., Inge, K., Armstrong, A., & Wehman, P. (1997). Supported employment handbook: A customer-driven approach for persons with significant disabilities. Richmond, VA: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports.

    Google Scholar 

  • Carminati, G. G., Gerber, F., Baud, M. A., & Baud, O. (2007). Evaluating the effects of a structured program for adults with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1, 256–265.

    Google Scholar 

  • Charlop-Christy, M. H., Carpenter, M., Le, L., LeBlanc, L. A., & Kellet, K. (2002). Using the picture exchange communication system (PECS) with children with autism: Assessment of PECS acquisition, speech, social communicative behavior, and problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 213–231.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Cimera, R. E. (2000). The cost-efficiency of supported employment programs: A literature review. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 14, 51–61.

    Google Scholar 

  • Cimera, R. E. (2008). The cost-trends of supported employment versus sheltered employment. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 28, 15–20.

    Google Scholar 

  • Delano, M. E. (2007). Video modeling interventions for individuals with autism. Remedial and Special Education, 28, 33–42.

    Google Scholar 

  • Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina School of Medicine (n.d.). TEACCH autism program. Retrieved November 10, 2009, from http://www.teacch.com/supportedemployment.html

  • Duffy, T., Oppermann, R., Smith, M. R., & Shore, S. (2007). Supporting successful employment. In D. W. Dew & G. M. Alan (Eds.), Rehabilitation of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (Institute on Rehabilitation Issues Monograph No. 32) (pp. 89–118). Washington, DC: The George Washington University, Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education.

    Google Scholar 

  • Eaves, L. C., & Ho, H. H. (2008). Young adult outcome of autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 739–747.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Falcomata, T. S., Roane, H. S., Hovanetz, A. N., & Kettering, T. L. (2004). An evaluation of response cost in the treatment of inappropriate vocalizations maintained by automatic reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 83–87.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Farmer-Dougan, V. (1994). Increasing requests by adults with developmental disabilities using incidental teaching by peers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 533–544.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Fombonne, E. (2005). The changing epidemiology of autism. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 18, 281–294.

    Google Scholar 

  • Foxx, R. M. (2005). Severe aggressive and self-destructive behavior: The myth of the nonaversive treatment of severe behavior. In J. W. Jacobson, R. M. Foxx, & J. A. Mulick (Eds.), Controversial therapies for developmental disabilities (pp. 295–310). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

    Google Scholar 

  • Ganz, J. B., & Simpson, R. L. (2004). Effects on communicative requesting and speech development of the Picture Exchange Communication System in children with characteristics of autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 34, 395–409.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Gerhardt, P. F., & Holmes, D. L. (2005). Employment: Options and issues for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. In F. R. Volkmar, R. Paul., A. Klin., & D. J. Cohen (Eds.), Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorder: Vol. 2. Assessments, interventions, and policy (3rd ed., pp. 1087–1101). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

    Google Scholar 

  • Giddan, J. J., & Obee, V. L. (1996). Adults with autism: Habilitation challenges and practices. Journal of Rehabilitation, 62, 72–76.

    Google Scholar 

  • Gill, M. (2005). The myth of transition: Contractualizing disability in the sheltered workshop. Disability and Society, 20, 613–623.

    Google Scholar 

  • Gillberg, C., & Steffenburg, S. (1987). Outcome and prognostic factors in infantile autism and similar conditions: A population-based study of 46 cases following through puberty. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 17, 272–288.

    Google Scholar 

  • Glennon, T. J. (2001). The stress of the university experience for students with Asperger syndrome. Work, 17, 183–190.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Gray, C. A., & Garand, J. D. (1993). Social stories: Improving responses of students with autism with accurate social information. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 8, 1–10.

    Google Scholar 

  • Harchik, A. E., & Campbell, A. R. (1998). Supporting people with developmental disabilities in their homes in the community: The role of organizational behavior management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 18, 83–101.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hellemans, H., Colson, K., Verbraeken, C., Vermeiren, R., & Deboutte, D. (2007). Sexual behavior in high-functioning male adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, 260–269.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Hill, M., & Wehman, P. (1983). Cost benefit analysis of placing moderately severely handicapped individuals in competitive employment. Journal of the Association for the Severely Handicapped, 8, 30–38.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hitchcock, C. H., Dowrick, P. W., & Prater, M. A. (2003). Video self-modeling intervention in school-based settings. Remedial and Special Education, 24, 36–45.

    Google Scholar 

  • Holmes, D. L., & Chaffee, K. (2007). Transition planning for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. In D. W. Dew & G. M. Alan (Eds.), Rehabilitation of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (Institute on Rehabilitation Issues Monograph No. 32) (pp. 15–34). Washington, DC: The George Washington University, Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education.

    Google Scholar 

  • Howe, J., Horner, R. H., & Newton, J. S. (1998). Comparison of supported living and traditional residential services in the state of Oregon. Mental Retardation, 36, 1–11.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Howlin, P. (2005). Outcomes in autism spectrum disorders. In F. R. Volkmar, R. Paul, A. Klin, & D. Cohen (Eds.), Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders (3rd ed., pp. 201–220). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

    Google Scholar 

  • Howlin, P., Alcock, J., & Burkin, C. (2005). An 8 year follow-up of a specialist supported employment for high-ability adults with autism or Asperger syndrome. Autism, 9, 533–549.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Howlin, P., Goode, S., Hutton, J., & Rutter, M. (2004). Adult outcomes for children with autism. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 45, 212–229.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Howlin, P., Mahwood, L., & Rutter, M. (2000). Autism and developmental receptive language disorder – A follow-up comparison in early adult life II: Social, behavioral, and psychiatric outcomes. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 41, 561–578.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Hundert, J., Walton-Allen, N., Vasdev, S., Cope, K., & Summers, J. (2003). A comparison of staff-resident interactions with adults with developmental disabilities moving from institutional to community living. Journal on Developmental Disabilities, 10, 93–112.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hundley, A. P., & Sullivan, R. C. (2007). Challenges and recommendations. In D. W. Dew & G. M. Alan (Eds.), Rehabilitation of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (Institute on Rehabilitation Issues Monograph No. 32) (pp. 119–134). Washington, DC: The George Washington University, Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education.

    Google Scholar 

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (Pub. L. No. 108-446, 118 Stat. 2647). (2004).

    Google Scholar 

  • Inge, K. J., Banks, P. D., Wehman, P., Hill, J. W., & Shafer, M. S. (1988). Quality of life for individuals who are labeled mentally retarded: Evaluating competitive employment versus sheltered workshop employment. Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 23, 97–104.

    Google Scholar 

  • Kay, B. R. (1990). Bittersweet Farms. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 20, 309–321.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Keel, J. H., Mesibov, G. B., & Woods, A. V. (1997). TEACCH-supported employment program. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 27, 3–9.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Kern, L., Vorndran, C. M., Hilt, A., Ringdahl, J. E., Adelman, B. E., & Dunlap, G. (1998). Choice as an intervention to improve behavior: A review of the literature. Journal of Behavioral Education, 8, 151–169.

    Google Scholar 

  • Kobayashi, R., Murata, T., & Yashinaga, K. (1992). A follow-up study of 201 children with autism in Kyushu and Yamaguchi, Japan. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 22, 395–411.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Konstantareas, M. M., & Lunsky, Y. J. (1997). Sociosexual knowledge, experience, attitudes, and interests of individuals with autistic disorder and developmental delay. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 27, 397–413.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Krauss, M. W., Seltzer, M. M., & Jacobson, H. T. (2005). Adults with autism living at home or in non-family settings: Positive and negative aspects of residential status. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49, 111–124.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Kregel, J., & Dean, D. (2002). Sheltered vs. supported employment: A direct comparison of long-term earnings outcomes for individuals with cognitive disabilities. In J. Kregel, D. Dean, & P. Wehman (Eds.), Achievements and challenges in employment services for people with disabilities: The longitudinal impact of workplace supports (pp. 63–84). Richmond, VA: Virginia Commonwealth University, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports.

    Google Scholar 

  • Krupa, T., Lagarde, M., & Carmichael, K. (2003). Transforming sheltered workshops into affirmative business: An outcome evaluation. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 26, 359–367.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • La Malfa, G., Lassi, M., Bertelli, R., Salvini, R., & Placidi, G. F. (2004). Autism and intellectual disability: A study of prevalence on a sample of the Italian population. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 48, 262–267.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Larkin, M. (1997). Approaches to amelioration of autism in adulthood. The Lancet, 349, 186.

    Google Scholar 

  • Larsen, F. W., & Mouridsen, S. E. (1997). The outcome in children with childhood autism and Asperger syndrome originally diagnosed as psychotic: A 30-year follow-up study of subjects hospitalized as children. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 6, 181–190.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Lattimore, L. P., Parsons, M. B., & Reid, D. H. (2003). Assessing preferred work among adults with autism beginning supported jobs: Identification of constant and alternating task preferences. Behavioral Interventions, 18, 161–177.

    Google Scholar 

  • LeBlanc, L. A., Riley, A. R., & Goldsmith, T. R. (2008). Autism spectrum disorders: A lifespan perspective. In J. L. Matson (Ed.), Clinical assessment and intervention for autism spectrum disorders (pp. 65–87). Burlington, MA: Academic Press.

    Google Scholar 

  • Levy, S. M. (1983). School doesn’t last forever; then what? Some vocational alternatives. In E. Schopler & G. B. Mesibov (Eds.), Autism in adolescents and adults (pp. 133–148). New York: Plenum Press.

    Google Scholar 

  • Lifshitz, H., Merrick, J., & Morad, M. (2008). Health status and ADL functioning of older persons with intellectual disability: Community residence versus residential care centers. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 29, 301–315.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • MacLeod, A., & Green, S. (2009). Beyond the books: Case study of a collaborative and holistic support model for university students with Asperger syndrome. Studies in Higher Education, 34, 631–646.

    Google Scholar 

  • Mank, D., Cioffi, A., & Yovanoff, P. (2003). Supported employment outcomes across a decade: Is there evidence of improvement in the quality of implementation? Mental Retardation, 41, 188–197.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Matson, J. L. (2007a). Current status of differential diagnosis for children with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 28, 109–118.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Matson, J. L. (2007b). Determining treatment outcome in early intervention programs for autism spectrum disorders: A critical analysis of measurement issues in learning based interventions. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 28, 207–218.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Matson, J. L., & Boisjoli, J. A. (2009). An overview of developments in research on persons with intellectual disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30, 587–591.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Matson, J. L., Dempsey, T., & Fodstad, J. C. (2009). The effect of autism spectrum disorders on adaptive independent living skills in adults with severe intellectual disability. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30, 1203–1211.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Matson, J. L., & Minshawi, N. F. (2006). Early intervention for autism spectrum disorders: A critical analysis. Oxford, England: Elsevier Science, Inc.

    Google Scholar 

  • Matson, J. L., Sevin, J. A., Fridley, D., & Love, S. R. (1990). Increasing spontaneous language in three autistic children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23, 227–233.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Matson, J. L., & Shoemaker, M. (2009). Intellectual disability and its relationship to autism spectrum disorders. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30, 1107–1114.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Matson, J. L., Wilkins, J., & Gonzalez, M. (2008). Early identification and diagnosis in autism spectrum disorders in young children and infants: How early is too early? Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2, 75–84.

    Google Scholar 

  • Mawhood, L., & Howlin, P. (1999). The outcome of a supported employment scheme for high-functioning adults with autism or Asperger’s syndrome. Autism, 3, 229–254.

    Google Scholar 

  • Mawhood, L., Howlin, P., & Rutter, M. (2000). Autism and developmental receptive language disorder – A comparative follow-up in early adult life I: Cognitive and language outcomes. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 41, 547–559.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • McCaughrin, W. B., Ellis, W. K., Rusch, F. R., & Heal, L. W. (1993). Cost-effectiveness of supported employment. Mental Retardation, 31, 41–48.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • McKeegan, G. F., Estill, K., & Campbell, B. M. (1984). Brief report: Use of nonexclusionary timeout for the elimination of a stereotyped behavior. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 15, 261–264.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Melone, M. B., & Lettick, A. L. (1983). Sex education at Benhaven. In E. Schopler & G. B. Mesibov (Eds.), Autism in adolescents and adults (pp. 169–186). New York: Plenum Press.

    Google Scholar 

  • Mesibov, G. B. (1982, July). Sex education for people with autism: Matching programs to level of functioning. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Society for Children and Adults with Autism, Omaha, NE.

    Google Scholar 

  • Mesibov, G. B., Schopler, E., & Sloan, J. L. (1983). Service development for adolescents and adults in North Carolina’s TEACCH program. In E. Schopler & G. B. Mesibov (Eds.), Autism in adolescents and adults (pp. 411–432). New York: Plenum Press.

    Google Scholar 

  • Mesibov, G. B., Shea, V., & Schopler, E. (2006). The TEACCH approach to autism spectrum disorders. New York: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • Migliori, A., Mank, D., Grossi, T., & Rogan, R. (2007). Integrated employment or sheltered workshops: Preferences of adults with intellectual disabilities, their families, and staff. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 26, 5–19.

    Google Scholar 

  • National Association of Residential Providers for Adults with Autism. (n.d.). Member agencies. Retrieved November 22, 2009, from http://www.narpaa.org/agencies.asp

  • Nordin, V., & Gillberg, C. (1998). The long-term course of autistic disorders: Update on follow-up studies. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 97, 99–108.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • O’Brien, J., & Dempsey, I. (2004). Comparative analysis of employment services for people with disabilities in Australia, Finland, and Sweden. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 1, 126–135.

    Google Scholar 

  • Office of Disability Employment Policy. (n.d.). A world in which people with disabilities have unlimited employment opportunities. Retrieved November 2, 2009, from http://www.dol.gov/odep/archives/fact/supportd.htm

  • Ousley, O. Y., & Mesibov, G. B. (1991). Sexual attitudes and knowledge of high-functioning adolescents and adults with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 21, 471–481.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Persson, B. (2000). Brief report: A longitudinal study of quality of life and independence among adult men with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 30, 61–66.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Quirk, C., Zeph, L., & Uchida, D. (2007). Accessing the vocational rehabilitation system. In D. W. Dew & G. M. Alan (Eds.), Rehabilitation of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (Institute on Rehabilitation Issues Monograph No. 32) (pp. 55–88). Washington, DC: The George Washington University, Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education.

    Google Scholar 

  • Reese, R. M., Sherman, J. A., & Sheldon, J. B. (1998). Reducing disruptive behavior of a group home resident with autism and mental retardation. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 28, 159–165.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998 (Pub. L. No. 105–220, 112 Stat. 936). (1998).

    Google Scholar 

  • Reid, D. H., Parsons, M. B., & Green, C. W. (1998). Identifying work preferences among individuals with severe multiple disabilities prior to beginning supported work. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31, 281–285.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Richman, D. M., Wacker, D. P., Asmus, J. M., & Casey, S. D. (1998). Functional analysis and extinction of different behavior problems exhibited by the same individual. Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis, 31, 475–478.

    Google Scholar 

  • Rogan, P., Banks, B., & Howard, M. (1999). Workplace supports in practice: As little as possible, as much as necessary. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 15, 2–11.

    Google Scholar 

  • Rosenwasser, B., & Axelrod, S. (2002). More contributions of applied behavior analysis to the education of people with autism. Behavior Modification, 26, 3–8.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Ruble, L. A., & Dalrymple, N. J. (1996). An alternative view of outcome in autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 11, 3–14.

    Google Scholar 

  • Rutter, M. (2005). Etiology of autism: Findings and questions. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49, 231–238.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Schaller, J., & Yang, N. K. (2005). Competitive employment for people with autism: Correlates of successful closure in competitive and supported employment. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 49, 4–16.

    Google Scholar 

  • Schreibman, L. (2000). Intensive behavioral/psycho educational treatments for autism: Research needs and future directions. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 30, 373–378.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Schreibman, L. (2005). The science and fiction of autism. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

    Google Scholar 

  • Seltzer, M. M., Shattuck., P., Abbeduto, L., & Greenburg, J. A. (2004). Trajectory of development in adolescents and adults with autism. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 10, 234–247.

    Google Scholar 

  • Shavelle, R. M., Strauss, D. J., & Pickett, J. (2001). Causes of death in autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 31, 569–576.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Shea, V., & Mesibov, G. B. (2005). Adolescents and adults with autism. In F. R. Volkmar, R. Paul, A. Klin, & D. Cohen (Eds.), Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorder: Vol. 1. Diagnosis, development, neurobiology, and behavior (3rd ed., pp. 288–311). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

    Google Scholar 

  • Sherer, M., Pierce, K. L., Paredes, S., Kisacky, K. L., Ingersoll, B., & Schreibman, L. (2001). Enhancing conversation skills in children with autism via video technology. Behavior Modification, 25, 140–158.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Smith, M. D. (1986). Use of similar sensory stimuli in the community-based treatment of self-stimulatory behavior in an adult disabled by autism. Journal of Behavioral Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 17, 121–125.

    Google Scholar 

  • Smith, M. D. (1987). Treatment of pica in an adult disabled by autism by differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior. Journal of Behavioral Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 18, 285–288.

    Google Scholar 

  • Spreat, S., & Conroy, J. W. (2002). The impact of deinstitutionalization on family contact. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 23, 202–210.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Spreat, S., Conroy, J. W., & Rice, D. M. (1998). Improve quality in nursing homes or institute community placement? Implementation of OBRA for individuals with mental retardation. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 19, 507–518.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • State of New Jersey, Adults with Autism Task Force, Department of Human Services. (2009, October). Addressing the needs of adults with autism spectrum disorder: Recommendations for a plan of action for the state of New Jersey. Retrieved December 15, 2009, from http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/boards/AATFrpt.pdf

  • Sullivan, A., & Caterino, L. C. (2008). Addressing the sexuality and sex education of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Education and Treatment of Children, 31, 381–394.

    Google Scholar 

  • Szatmari, P., Bartolucci, G., Bremner, R., Bond, S., & Rich, S. (1989). A follow-up study of high-functioning autistic children. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 19, 213–225.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Tarnai, B., & Wolfe, P. S. (2008). Social stories for sexuality education for persons with autism/pervasive developmental disorder. Sexuality and Disability, 26, 29–36.

    Google Scholar 

  • Taylor, S. J. (2002, September 2). Disabled workers deserve real choices, real jobs. Retrieved December 15, 2009, from http://www.accessiblesociety.org/topics/ecomomics-employment/shelteredwksps.html

  • Turner-Brown, L. M., Perry, T. D., Dichter, G. S., Bodfish, J. W., & Penn, D. L. (2008). Brief report: Feasibility of social cognition and interaction training for adults with high functioning autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 1777–1784.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Uchida, D. R. (2007). Preamble. In D. W. Dew & G. M. Alan (Eds.), Rehabilitation of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (Institute on Rehabilitation Issues Monograph No. 32) (pp. vii–xii). Washington, DC: The George Washington University, Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education.

    Google Scholar 

  • VanBergeijk, E., Klin, A., & Volkmar, F. (2008). Supporting more able students on the autism spectrum: College and beyond. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 1359–1370.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Van Bourgondien, M. E., Reichle, N. C., & Palmer, A. (1997). Sexual behavior in adults with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 27, 113–125.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Van Bourgondien, M. E., Reichle, N. C., & Schopler, E. (2003). Effects of a model treatment approach on adults with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 33, 131–140.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Watanabe, M., & Sturmey, P. (2003). The effect of choice-making opportunities during activity schedules on task engagement of adults with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 33, 535–538.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Wehman, P., & Kregel, J. A. (1985). A supported work approach to competitive employment of individuals with moderate and severe handicaps. The Journal for the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 10, 3–11.

    Google Scholar 

  • Wehman, P., & Revell, G. W. (1996). Supported employment from 1986 to 1993: A national program that works. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 11, 235–244.

    Google Scholar 

  • Weiss, M. J., LaRue, R. H., & Newcomer, A. (2009). Social skills and autism: Understanding and addressing the deficits. In J. L. Matson (Ed.), Applied behavior analysis for children with autism spectrum disorders. New York: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • West, M. D., Kregel, J., Hernandez, A., & Hock, T. (1997). Everybody’s doing it: A national study of the use of natural supports in supported employment. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 12, 175–181.

    Google Scholar 

  • Wilson, P. G., Reid, D. H., & Green, C. W. (2006). Evaluating and increasing in-home leisure activity among adults with severe disabilities in supported independent living. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 27, 93–107.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Wing, L., & Potter, D. (2002). The epidemiology of autism spectrum disorders: Is the prevalence rising? Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 8, 151–161.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Yen, C. F., Lin, J. D., Wu, J. L., & Kang, S. W. (2009). Institutional care for people with disabilities in Taiwan: A national report between 2002 and 2007. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30, 323–329.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Zachor, D. A., Ben-Itzchak, E., Rabinovich, A., & Lahat, E. (2007). Change in autism core symptoms with intervention. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1, 304–317.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA

    Sara Mahan & Alison M. Kozlowski

Authors
  1. Sara Mahan
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Alison M. Kozlowski
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Sara Mahan .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 70803, Louisiana, USA

    Johnny L. Matson

  2. City University of New York, Department of Psychology, Queens College, Flushing, 11367, New York, USA

    Peter Sturmey

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Mahan, S., Kozlowski, A.M. (2011). Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In: Matson, J., Sturmey, P. (eds) International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8065-6_33

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation