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ReviewSao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder in adults: an integrative review about strategies for promotion and maintenance of quality of life.

Gabriela Garcia de Carvalho Laguna, Isadora Bagues Rodrigues, Sara Emanuelle Dos Santos Neves, David Santos Libarino, Fernanda Beatriz Melo Maciel, Antônio Gonçalves Pessoa, Leticia Defensor da Silva Santos, Nilia Maria de Brito Lima Prado

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Review in Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Gabriela Garcia de Carvalho LagunaInstituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-7396-647X
Isadora Bagues RodriguesInstituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brazil.ORCID 0009-0005-0000-9456
Sara Emanuelle Dos Santos NevesInstituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-8614-8676
David Santos LibarinoInstituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7763-5026
Fernanda Beatriz Melo MacielInstituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-6421-3940
Antônio Gonçalves PessoaInstituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brazil.ORCID 0009-0007-9626-7939
Leticia Defensor da Silva SantosInstituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-6762-0691
Nilia Maria de Brito Lima PradoInstituto Multidisciplinar em Saúde, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Vitória da Conquista (BA), Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-8243-5662

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeople with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience phases of life beyond childhood, which increase the difficulties inherent in each cycle. In contrast, the scientific literature lacks broad reviews of developmental strategies regarding quality of life, even though ASD encompasses changes in social, communicative, and behavioral skills.

objectiveThis study aimed to identify strategies for promoting and maintaining quality of life among adults diagnosed with autism. DESIGN AND

settingThis integrative review was conducted in Brazil.

methodsThis review searched the Scopus and Web of Science databases, from strategies that combined the descriptors ("Autism Spectrum Disorder"), ("Autism"), ("Aging"), and ("Quality of life"). Original studies with the full text available in English published between 2018 and 2023 were included, if they responded to the eligibility criteria.

resultsIn total, 3,098 studies were identified, of which 44 were selected to compose the bibliographic sample of this review. The population sample included 184,653 participants diagnosed with ASD, aged on average 43.5 years old. The following were described for adults with autism: 1) cognitive aspects, 2) aspects related to suffering/mental illness, and 3) strategies to promote quality of life.

conclusionThis research contributes to basic clinical practice and promotes responsible care that attends to the health needs of people with autism throughout life. Early interventions in autistic adults and the availability of support throughout life are essential for maintaining cognitive health and quality of life.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderQuality of LifeAdultBrazilFemaleHumansMale

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PMID40667886
PMCPMC12258820

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