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Psychosocial Functioning in a Group of Swedish Adults with Asperger Syndrome or High- Functioning Autism

I. Engström

Psychiatric Research Centre, Örebro, Sweden, ingemar.engstrom{at}orebroll.se

L. Ekström

Örebro County Council,Örebro, Sweden

B. Emilsson

Örebro County Council, Örebro, Sweden

This study reports on psychosocial functioning in Swedish adults with Asperger syndrome (AS) or high-functioning autism (HFA). A systematically selected sample of patients and relatives was interviewed concerning their psychosocial situation. The majority was living independently. All persons but one were unemployed. None was married and none had children. Only a few had some kind of partner. Most persons needed a high level of public and/or private support. The overall adjustment was rated good in 12 percent, fair in 75 percent and poor in 12 percent. Adult persons with AS/HFA have extensive need for support from their families and/or society. This information is important in order to provide adequate interventions that are in accordance with the expressed needs of the individuals themselves.

Key Words: Asperger syndrome • autism • long- term course • outcome

Autism, Vol. 7, No. 1, 99-110 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1362361303007001008
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