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What About Life Skills? Tailoring Interventions for Autism and Beyond
Elaine B Clarke1, Amie Duncan2, Catherine Lord3
1Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|February 21, 2025
Summary
Daily living skills (DLS) deficits are common in individuals with autism spectrum disorder from early life through adulthood. These challenges, while not diagnostic criteria, significantly impact individuals and warrant focused support and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Daily living skills (DLS) deficits are well-documented in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- These challenges emerge early, persist throughout development, and affect individuals across the heterogeneity of ASD.
- Similar life skills deficits are observed in other conditions like intellectual disability, ADHD, and various psychiatric disorders.
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