Social and community inclusion outcomes for adults with autism with and without intellectual disability in Australia.

Autistic adults encountered numerous difficulties in leading an independent life. Adults with co-occurring intellectual disability were most likely to experience difficulties; however, outcomes ranged from poor to very good for adults without intellectual disability. Discrepancies in parent/carer-report and self-reported experiences of friendships highlight the need to ensure individual experiences are captured in addition to parent/carer-report. Appropriate resources and programmes are crucial for adults with autism to support them to have the choice to live independently.