ArticleAutism in adulthood2026
Developmental Trajectories of Adaptive Behavior from Toddlerhood to Middle Adulthood in Autism.
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- Diagnostic challenges of autism spectrum disorder in women without intellectual or language impairments: a narrative review.Journal of medicine and life · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background: Adaptive behavior skills are a significant predictor of adult outcomes. However, few studies have examined developmental trajectories in autistic individuals from early childhood into mid-adulthood and how these trajectories are associated with adult outcomes. Methods: This study uses a longitudinal sample ( Results: A linear spline model best fits the data, suggesting that from early childhood to young adulthood (ages 1-20; autistic individuals gained adaptive behavior skills, but scores declined from young adulthood to mid-adulthood [ages 21-55]). Higher IQs and fewer clinician-endorsed autism characteristics across childhood into mid-adulthood were associated with greater adaptive behavior skill growth over time. Caregiver reports of a higher quality of life and daily living skills in adulthood were related to adaptive behavior growth over time. Conclusion: Overall, the growth of adaptive behavior skills is positive from young childhood to young adulthood but begins to decline during adulthood. It appeared that there was a potential decline in adaptive behavior towards mid-adulthood. Results confirm the importance of adaptive behavior in caregiver perceptions of quality of life for autistic adults and suggest adaptive behavior is essential to support throughout the lifespan. Community Brief:
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