Autism spectrum disorders in older adults: Toward defining a research agenda

J Piven, P Rabins… - Journal of the …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are among the most common of the severe
developmental disabilities, yet little is known about older adults with ASDs—in particular …

Family caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Outcomes associated with US services and supports

HJ Williamson, EA Perkins - Mental Retardation, 2014 - meridian.allenpress.com
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the US predominantly
live with their family caregivers. As care delivery and support systems vary widely globally …

Examining the support needs of ageing family carers in develo** future plans for a relative with an intellectual disability

L Taggart, M Truesdale-Kennedy… - Journal of …, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Planning for the future care of adults with an intellectual disability after the main
family carer ceases their care, continues to be a sensitive and difficult time posing …

Using technology and remote support services to promote independent living of adults with intellectual disability and related developmental disabilities

MJ Tassé, JB Wagner, M Kim - Journal of Applied Research in …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background The use of remote support technologies is a newer form of service that can
contribute to increased independence while giving adults with intellectual and …

Against all odds: Resilience in single mothers of children with disabilities

KA Levine - Social work in health care, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
There is a substantial body of literature that explores family adaptation within the context of
childhood disability. However, closer analysis indicates that the primary focus of this …

Developmental disabilities across the world: A scientometric review from 1936 to 2020

A Carollo, A Bonassi, M Lim, G Gabrieli, P Setoh… - Research in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background: Developmental disabilities have been largely studied in the past years. Their
etiological mechanisms have been underpinned to the interactions between genetic and …

Predicting the outcomes of parents of transition-age youth or young adults with ASD

V Wong, J McGrew, L Ruble - Journal of autism and developmental …, 2020 - Springer
The transition outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their
families are less than desirable. A survey of parent stressors, resources, co**/appraisals …

Sibling caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Sociodemographic characteristics and material hardship prevalence

RA Sonik, SL Parish… - Intellectual and …, 2016 - meridian.allenpress.com
In growing numbers, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are outliving
their parents, or at least their parents' ability to care for them. Consequently, adult siblings …

[LIVRE][B] At home with autism: Designing housing for the spectrum

K Steele, S Ahrentzen - 2015 - books.google.com
At Home with Autism: Designing Housing for the Spectrum introduces readers to conditions
and aspirations of adults on the autism spectrum that demand a new approach to how we …

Standard care and telecare services: Comparing the effectiveness of two service systems with consumers with intellectual disabilities

T Taber‐Doughty, J Shurr, J Brewer… - Journal of Intellectual …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background Onsite standard care and remote telecare supports were provided to adults with
intellectual disabilities living in integrated community settings and evaluated in terms of …