Adult Manifestation of Milder Forms of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autistic and Non-autistic Psychopathology

Abstract

We compared the presence of autistic and comorbid psychopathology and functional impairments in young adults who received a clinical diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorders Not Otherwise Specified or Asperger's Disorder during childhood to that of a referred comparison group. While the Autism Spectrum Disorder group on average scored higher on a dimensional ASD self-and other-report measure than clinical controls, the majority did not exceed the ASD cutoff according to the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. Part of the individuals with an ASD diagnosis in their youth no longer show behaviors that underscribe a clinical ASD diagnosis in adulthood, but have subtle difficulties in social functioning and a vulnerability for a range of other psychiatric disorders.

The application of augmented reality in the learning of autistic students: a systematic and thematic review in 1996–2020

“…However, autism will affect individuals in diverse ways. In addition, these students have a predilection for daily life routines and problems with information processing systems (Frith, 1989; Horwitz et al. , 2020).…”

“…, 2020). This translates into problems in conducting generalisation of learning (Frith, 1989; Horwitz et al. , 2020).…”

“…However, autism will affect individuals in diverse ways. In addition, these students have a predilection for daily life routines and problems with information processing systems (Frith, 1989;Horwitz et al, 2020). This translates into problems in conducting generalisation of learning (Frith, 1989;Horwitz et al, 2020).…”

“…In addition, these students have a predilection for daily life routines and problems with information processing systems (Frith, 1989;Horwitz et al, 2020). This translates into problems in conducting generalisation of learning (Frith, 1989;Horwitz et al, 2020). Nevertheless, one of the strengths of autistic students is their visual learning and logical way of thinking (Lorenzo et al, 2016).…”

Virtual and Augmented Reality in Social Skills Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review

“…Individuals with autism are heterogeneous in their levels of general functioning. For example, some individuals with autism develop advanced expressive language ability, show more subtle difficulties in social interactions, and their repetitive behavior patterns are associated with adherence to routines in their daily life (Horwitz et al, 2020 ). Others may have impaired expressive language, extensive difficulties with social interaction, and their repetitive behavior takes the form of stereotyped movements (Hattier et al, 2011 ; Kjellmer et al, 2012 ).…”