Progress in the adult outcome and influencing factors of autism spectrum disorder

VernacularTitle:孤独症谱系障碍成年期转归及影响因素的研究进展
Author: Meiling DU ¹ ; Lanmin GUO ; Xiao XING ; Xiaoyue ZHANG
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1. 佳木斯大学康复医学院，佳木斯154000
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Autistic disorder; Adult; Clinical characteristics; Influencing factors
From: Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2023;56(4):311-316
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children. Its clinical symptoms are diverse and often remain lifelong, resulting in uncertainty in adult outcomes. So far, there are few studies on ASD in adults. However, most patients, in their adulthood, have a high incidence of mental health problems, poor work prospects, and poor social function, which are susceptible to a variety of factors. These are urgent to be solved in clinical practice. By summarizing the clinical characteristics of ASD in adults and analyzing its outcomes and influencing factors, this article helps to improve the understanding of ASD in medical workers and to provide a reference for the diagnosis, treatment, and outcome improvement of ASD.