Why Do People Want to Get Married? Marriage Insights from Young LDS Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Difficulties with social communication and understanding relationships are prominent characteristics of youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).In autism assessment, inquiries are often made to determine the developmental levels of insights into typical social relationships, including marriage.Understanding how religious beliefs and culture may shape perceptions of marriage is important to understand the needs of the child.It can help to clarify assessment and can inform intervention to help individuals with autism participate in social relationships.Our study looked at the insights about marriage and other social relationships reported by children, adolescents, and young adults who have been exposed to the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS).Data were collected as part of autism assessments using the Autism Diagnostic Observation System, Second Edition (ADOS-2).We compared scores on the ADOS item for Insight into Social Relationships between our small sample of 16 youth and a large national sample.Responses with uniquely LDS beliefs are described in terms of the level of insight illustrated.
Authors: Terisa P. Gabrielsen, Ellie L. Young
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2507748647