ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

The Relationship between Health and ASD Characteristics in Individuals over the Age of 65

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Personality/Emotion Psychology

  • Martha Marquez Luna
    Canisius College
  • Jennifer Lodi-Smith
    Canisius College
  • Jonathan Rodgers
    Canisius College
  • Karl Kozlowski
    Canisius College
  • Sarah Khan
    Canisius College
  • Caleb Long
    Canisius College
  • Emily Todd
    Canisius College
  • James Donnelly
    Canisius College
  • Christopher Lopata
    Canisius College
  • Marcus Thomeer
    Canisius College

Abstract

This study aimed to use a continuous variable approach to extend evidence that autism characteristics are associated with significant struggles in physical and mental health and psychological well-being. 330 participants completed five self-report scales and the results showed an association between autism characteristics and all three areas.

Autism Spectrum Disorders