Families

Material hardship and sources of support for autistic adolescents and their families

This exploratory study used the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study (FFCWS) to compare the financial well-being of families of adolescents with and without…

Colliding public health priorities: A call to improve the understanding of autistic individuals utilizing housing assistance

Study identifies HUD housing use by autistic individuals in the U.S.

Completion of Upper Secondary Mainstream School in Autistic Students in Sweden

Autistic students without intellectual disabilities are significantly less likely to finish high school compared to their non-autistic peers, highlighting the need for more inclusive school…

The Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Autistic Children and Their Families

Examined economic hardships & safety nets post-federal relief, COVID worsened autism-based disparities.

Foster Care Involvement Among Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Is foster care involvement among youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) increasing and to what extent are subgroups disproportionately affected?

Low-income households of children with autism and the economic safety net

This study analyzes safety net program use among low-income children with autism, highlighting material hardships and determinants. Results show limited impact of having a child…

Same Transition, Different Perspectives: Comparing Dyadic Interviews with Autistic Young Adults and Parents

Autistic youth's transition to adulthood: dyadic interviews show divergent goals and values between parents and young adults.