ORIGINAL SARRC RESEARCH
The broad goal of SARRC’s original research program is to improve screening, diagnosis, and treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) throughout the lifespan. As a part of this goal, we aim to share the findings of this research with stakeholders, including individuals with ASD, their family members, and professionals.
SARRC Research Briefs provide short and easy-to-read summaries of our most recent original research publications. To learn about all of our current studies, please visit autismcenter.org/research.
2022
Mixed-Method Adaptive Functioning »
This study was conducted to provide a more comprehensive understanding of adaptive functioning in autistic young adults, including the identification of potential strategies that could be used to improve adaptive functioning skills.
The unprecedented challenges introduced by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be amplified for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
2021
This study documented our diagnostic clinic’s transition to telehealth diagnostic evaluations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings suggest that parents and psychologists found telehealth diagnostic evaluations to be acceptable for most clients.