Description and predictors of self‐determination in males and females with fragile X syndrome on the verge of adulthood
Results from this study contribute to our understanding of avenues to best support young adults with FXS as they transition to adulthood. Our findings also have implications for practice, such that interventions targeting adaptive behaviours and self-determination may be an effective approach for promoting autonomy and independence for young adults with FXS. Additionally, caregivers and educators should continue to provide opportunities to practise self-determination, regardless of their perception of capacity.
Authors
- Leonard Abbeduto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2311-7194)
- Julie Lounds Taylor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3904-3476)
- Carly Moser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1903-4345)
- Jessica Klusek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2818-0344)
- Angela John Thurman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4220-7897)
- Laura Friedman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7279-0820)
Institutions
- University of South Carolina (US)
- University of California, Davis (US)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
- Published
- 2024-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jir.13182
- Primary Topic
- Disability Education and Employment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute on Aging
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development