Correlates of Quality of Life in Autistic Individuals.
Kristen T MacKenzieAnabelle TheodatKelly B BeckCaitlin M ConnerCarla A MazefskyShaun M EackPublished in: Research in autism spectrum disorders (2024)
Results suggest that mental health and emotion dysregulation are important predictors of quality of life for autistic people. They also suggest that anxiety symptoms may attenuate the beneficial effects of social participation. This study provides insight into the unique experiences of autistic individuals and highlights potential unmet need.