Adaptive Behavior Challenges Increase Into Young Adulthood and Are Predicted by Parent‐Reported Executive Function in Autistic Youth

Adaptive behavior challenges in autistic youth increase into young adulthood, with parent-reported executive function in childhood strongly predicting these challenges. The study highlights the importance of early executive function skills in forecasting long-term adaptive behavior outcomes, emphasizing their role in supporting independence and quality of life.

Read at Autism Research (Wiley journal)

All articles from 4 November 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.