Time to Change How We Measure Quality of Life and Well-Being in Autism: A Systematic Review

Simpson, K., Paynter, J., Westerveld, M. F., Meer, L. v. d., Patrick, L., Hogg, G., Heussler, H., Heyworth, M., Gable, A., Chandran, H. S., Bowen, R., & Adams, D. (2024). Time to Change How We Measure Quality of Life and Well-Being in Autism: A Systematic Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 13(2), 337-352. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-024-00440-7

Publication date: 19 Mar 2024 Added to AutiHub: 5 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English

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Abstract This review examines methods used to report on the QoL and/or well-being of autistic people. A search of four databases (June 2023) identified 256 studies that reported on the Qol and/or well-being of at least one autistic person. The quality of studies varied. Results were synthesised on who reported, who was reported on, how information was obtained including accommodations and community involvement. One-third used proxy informants, over 80% used generic measures of QoL and/or well-being, autistic people with intellectual impairment and communication disorders were underrepresented, one quarter included accommodations, and few studies included community involvement. Despite the growing research on QoL and well-being of autistic people, more accessible and inclusive research is required to understand autistic people’s experience.

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