Initiative 1: Community and System Factors Impacting Healthy Life Outcomes and Service Access Among Transition-Age Youth

Challenges and Opportunities in Transitioning Autistic Individuals Into Adulthood

About 1.2 million autistic youth will become adults in the next decade, and we created a transitions research plan based on feedback from autistic young…

Perinatal and Postpartum Health Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This study found that birthing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are younger at first delivery and have higher risks for several medical and…

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…

Inextricably tied: Nonbinary autistic individuals’ views on how their gender identity and autism are connected

This study examines the experiences and identities of 44 nonbinary autistic individuals, revealing their perspectives on gender fluidity and the interplay between their autistic and…

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Outcomes Among Transition-Age Autistic Youth

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been associated with poor health outcomes in the general population. However, their impact on autistic youth remains unclear.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Community Mental Health Use Among Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults

Cohort study: Analyzing mental health in young autistic BIPOC people; factors influencing community mental health visits.

“I’m dealing with a health care system that doesn’t get it”: Barriers and facilitators to inclusive healthcare for autistic adults

Research highlights health challenges among autistic adults, urging system-level improvements.

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…