1. Functional outcome in late adolescence/early adulthood of patients with autism spectrum disorder and its relationships with parental burnout and depression: A preliminary multi-center, cross-sectional study
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Meryem Ozlem Kutuk, Ali Evren Tufan, Fethiye Kilicaslan, Pınar Vural, Cem Gokcen, Sevay Alsen Guney, Bahtim Kutuk, Gonca Ozyurt, Neslihan Inal, Tuba Mutluer, Eren Yavuz Acikalin, Fadime Hande Ozer, Esma Nur Pamuk, Seyma Celikcan Yesilmese, Mehmet Karadag, Zehra Hangul, Cilem Bilginer, Nilfer Sahin, Oznur Bilac, Hasan Kandemir, Eyup Sabri Ercan, Tugba Eseroglu Soylemez, Sadettin Burak Acikel, Gulen Guler Aksu, Pelin Dag, Fevziye Toros, Caner Mutlu, Omer Kardas, Burcu Kardas, Suleyman Kizildag, Esra Demirci, Sevgi Ozmen, Leyla Sevicin, Yuksel Sumeyra Karagoz, Umit Isik, Evrim Aktepe, Hatice Altun, Çigdem Yektas, Berna Polat Tuysuz, Ahmet Buber, Mehmet Akif Cansiz, Hakan Ogutlu, Safak Eray, Hande Ayraler Taner, Ebru Altintas, and Ozgur Kutuk
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Adulthood ,ASD ,Autism ,Burnout ,Parents ,Science (General) ,Q1-390 ,Social sciences (General) ,H1-99 - Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine the functioning of adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) diagnosed in childhood and depression and burnout levels among their parents. A total of 261 adults with ASDs and their parents were recruited for the study. Both parents completed the Beck Depression and Maslach Burnout Inventories and reported the functioning of their adult offspring with ASDs. Only 5.4 % of our sample reported “good” or “very good” outcomes. The most common psychiatric comorbidities were intellectual disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Maternal burnout and depression scores were significantly elevated compared to those of fathers. There is an undeniable urgent need for more research to identify the needs of adults and families suffering from ASD. Modifications for those with ASD may have to be made for support in workplaces, achieving driving licenses, using public transportation and attendance at tertiary education.
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- 2023
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