Developing a Measure of Key Adult Outcomes in Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Conceptual Model and Item Generation of the REALS (Relationships, Employment, Autonomy, and Life Satisfaction)

This study developed a conceptual model of relationships, work, and autonomy specific to adults with IDDs. Future work will involve collecting data from 800 + self-reporters with IDDs and 800 + caregivers of adults with IDDs to conduct psychometric analyses. Improving measurement in this area is critical to better understanding the needs of adults with IDDs and improving services available to them.PMID:38291244 | DOI:10.1007/s10803-023-06219-9

Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - January 30, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kristen T MacKenzie Kelly B Beck Shaun M Eack Katharine N Zeglen Caitlin M Conner Carla A Mazefsky Source Type: research