655525 research-article2016
AUT0010.1177/1362361316655525AutismDijkhuis et al.
Original Article
Self-regulation and quality of life in highfunctioning young adults with autism
Autism 2017, Vol. 21(7) 896–906 © The Author(s) 2016
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Renee R Dijkhuis1,2, Tim B Ziermans1,2, Sophie Van Rijn1,2, Wouter G Staal3,4 and Hanna Swaab1,2
Abstract Background: Autism is generally associated with poor functional outcome but little is known about predictors of quality of life, especially during early adulthood. This study was conducted to assess subjective quality of life during early adulthood in high-functioning autism spectrum disorder and its relation with self-regulating abilities. Individuals with highfunctioning autism spectrum disorder who progressed into post-secondary higher education (N = 75) were compared to a typical peer control group (N = 28) based on behavioral self-report questionnaires. The results indicated that individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder reported significantly lower subjective quality of life than typical controls (p
AUT0010.1177/1362361316655525AutismDijkhuis et al.
Original Article
Self-regulation and quality of life in highfunctioning young adults with autism
Autism 2017, Vol. 21(7) 896–906 © The Author(s) 2016
Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361316655525 DOI: 10.1177/1362361316655525 journals.sagepub.com/home/aut
Renee R Dijkhuis1,2, Tim B Ziermans1,2, Sophie Van Rijn1,2, Wouter G Staal3,4 and Hanna Swaab1,2
Abstract Background: Autism is generally associated with poor functional outcome but little is known about predictors of quality of life, especially during early adulthood. This study was conducted to assess subjective quality of life during early adulthood in high-functioning autism spectrum disorder and its relation with self-regulating abilities. Individuals with highfunctioning autism spectrum disorder who progressed into post-secondary higher education (N = 75) were compared to a typical peer control group (N = 28) based on behavioral self-report questionnaires. The results indicated that individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder reported significantly lower subjective quality of life than typical controls (p
