.... The purpose in this study is to adapt and validate the quality of life ( QOL ) for children with autism spectrum disorder (QOLASD-C) scale for use with Romanian children with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ). Design/methodology/approach A sample of 102 parents of children with ASD in Romania completed...

... psychiatric care ( HSPC ), a 2017 survey examining the experiences of autistic patients found most reported both positive and negative aspects associated with their care, and variable quality of life (QoL) ratings. Since this, several significant changes have occurred including moving to a new hospital site...

...Masoud Gharib; Javad Niazi; Nesa Darvishi; Ebrahim Nasiri Purpose Quality of life (QoL) is a crucial aspect of well-being, particularly for individuals with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ), who face unique challenges in social participation and daily functioning. This study aims to translate...

... collected using the Personal Information Form, the ASSP-T Form, the Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire-Parent Edition and the Social Impact Form of the Repetitive Behaviors in Children with Autism Scale. In the analysis, in the comparison of the pretest, posttest and retention data in the application...

... and incorporating their feedback in the design. Stefania Brighenti can be contacted at: stefania.brighenti@hotmail.it Autism Adults Quality of life Autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are characterized by communicational and social interaction difficulties in different...

... with it”; “interpersonal, social and communication skills and human connection”; “gains in mental health, quality of life and wellbeing”; and for just autistic participants, “‘I've gone full autistic’ (and can learn why neurotypicals are like they are)”. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge...

... 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Autism Transition Adulthood Aging China Services International Adults Quality of life The experience of aging for individuals with autism – including caregiver perspectives and concerns – has been well-studied...

...Giuliana Galli Carminati; Federico Carminati; Rachel Lehotkay; Erica Nora Lorincz; Viviane Subirade-Jacopit; Elisa Rondini; Marco O. Bertelli Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the relationship between some main characteristics of different living arrangements and the quality of life...

.... Design/methodology/approach Using both a semi-structured interview and a quality of life self-report measure (the Lancashire Quality of Life Profile) the experiences and views of seven patients with an ASD detained in one HSPC hospital were qualitatively explored. Findings Whilst a diverse range...

...Carol Povey Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the key components and approaches which contribute to good autism services. Design/methodology/approach – This paper reviews some of the literature around quality of life in autism services and describes the approach taken...