Table 4.
Functional Ability in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
| Activity of Daily Living | 18–29 yrs (N = 116) |
30–39 yrs (N = 66) |
≥ 40 yrs (N = 72) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent with All ADLs | 50.0 % | 43.3 % | 41.7 % |
| Eating | |||
| Independent | 55.2 % | 47.5 % | 54.2 % |
| Supervision of Verbal Prompt | 37.9 % | 41.4 % | 34.7 % |
| Requires Assistance or Totally Dependent | 6.9 % | 9.1 % | 11.1 % |
| Dressing | |||
| Independent | 51.7 % | 51.5 % | 43.0 % |
| Supervision of Verbal Prompt | 38.8 % | 34.9 % | 41.7 % |
| Requires Assistance or Totally Dependent | 9.5 % | 13.6 % | 14.3 % |
| Bathing and Washing | |||
| Independent | 50.0 % | 48.5 % | 43.1 % |
| Supervision of Verbal Prompt | 37.9 % | 34.8 % | 27.8 % |
| Requires Assistance or Totally Dependent | 12.1 % | 16.7 % | 29.1 % |
| Toileting | |||
| Independent | 57.8 % | 54.5 % | 52.8 % |
| Supervision of Verbal Prompt | 30.2 % | 25.8 % | 29.2 % |
| Requires Assistance or Totally Dependent | 12.0 % | 19.7 % | 18.0 % |