Anderson Kristy A, Shattuck Paul T, Cooper Benjamin P, Roux Anne M, Wagner Mary
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA Washington University in St. Louis, USA
Washington University in St. Louis, USA.
Autism. 2014 Jul;18(5):562-70. doi: 10.1177/1362361313481860. Epub 2013 Aug 30.
This study examined the prevalence and correlates of three living arrangements (with a parent or guardian, independently or with a roommate, or in a supervised setting) among a nationally representative sample of postsecondary young adults with an autism spectrum disorder. We assessed living arrangements since leaving high school. Compared with young adults with other disability types (learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or emotional disturbances), those with an autism spectrum disorder were more likely to have lived with a parent or guardian and least likely ever to have lived independently since leaving high school. Members of the autism spectrum disorder group were less likely to have ever lived elsewhere and more likely to live under supervision since leaving high school compared to persons with emotional disturbances and learning disabilities. Group differences persisted after controlling for functional ability and demographic characteristics. Correlates of residential independence included being White, having better conversation ability and functional skills, and having a higher household income. Further research is needed to investigate how these residential trends relate to the quality of life among families and young adults.
本研究调查了全国代表性样本中患有自闭症谱系障碍的高等教育阶段年轻人的三种居住安排（与父母或监护人同住、独立居住或与室友同住、或在受监管环境中居住）的患病率及其相关因素。我们评估了他们自高中毕业后的居住安排。与患有其他残疾类型（学习障碍、智力障碍或情绪障碍）的年轻人相比，患有自闭症谱系障碍的年轻人更有可能与父母或监护人同住，且自高中毕业后独立生活的可能性最小。与患有情绪障碍和学习障碍的人相比，自闭症谱系障碍组的成员自高中毕业后在其他地方居住的可能性较小，且更有可能在受监管的环境中生活。在控制了功能能力和人口统计学特征后，组间差异依然存在。居住独立性的相关因素包括白人、具有更好的沟通能力和功能技能，以及家庭收入较高。需要进一步研究来调查这些居住趋势与家庭和年轻人生活质量之间的关系。
