Correlates of Quality of Life in Autistic Individuals.

Kristen T MacKenzie Anabelle Theodat Kelly B Beck Caitlin M Conner Carla A Mazefsky Shaun M Eack

Published 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.

Keyphrases

mental health
sleep quality
mental illness
autism spectrum disorder
depressive symptoms
physical activity