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Autism Journal Articles

DaWalt, L. S., Hong, J., Greenberg, J. S., & Mailick, M. R. (2019). Mortality in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: Predictors over a 20-year period. Autism, 23(7):1732-1739. doi:10.1177/1362361319827412.

Friedman, L., Sterling, A., DaWalt, L. S., & Mailick, M. R. (2019). Conversational language is a predictor of vocational independence and friendships in adults with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 4294-4305.

Laxman, D.J., Taylor, J.L., DaWalt, L., Greenberg, J., & Mailick, M.R. (2019). Loss in services precedes high school exit for teens with ASD: A longitudinal study. Autism Research, 12(6), 911-921. doi:10.1002/aur.2113.

Chan, W., Smith, L. E., Hong, J., Greenberg, J. S., Lounds Taylor, J., & Mailick, M. R. (2018). Factors associated with sustained community employment among adults with autism and co-occurring intellectual disability. Autism, 22(7), 794–803. doi:10.1177/1362361317703760.

Bishop-Fitzpatrick, L., Movaghar, A., Greenberg, J. S., Page, D., DaWalt, L. S., Brilliant, M. H., & Mailick, M. R. (2018). Using machine learning to identify patterns of lifetime health problems in decedents with autism spectrum disorder. Autism Research, 11(8):1120-1128. doi:10.1002/aur.1960.

Bishop-Fitzpatrick, L., Smith DaWalt, L., Greenberg, J. S., & Mailick, M. R. (2017). Participation in recreational activities buffers the impact of perceived stress on quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorder. Autism Research, 10(5), 973-982. PMID: 28244233, doi:10.1002/aur.1753.

Chan, W., Smith, L. E., Greenberg, J. S., Hong, J., & Mailick, M. R. (2017). Validating the social responsiveness scale for adults with autism. Autism Research, 10(10):1663-1671. doi:10.1002/aur.1813.

DaWalt, L. S., Usher, L. V., Greenberg, J. S., & Mailick, M. R. (2017). Friendships and social participation as markers of quality of life of adolescents and adults with fragile X syndrome and autism. Autism, 23(2):383-393. doi:10.1177/1362361317709202.

Bishop-Fitzpatrick, L., Hong, J., Smith, L. E., Makuch, R. A., Greenberg, J. S., & Mailick, M. R. (2016). Characterizing objective quality of life and normative outcomes in adults with autism spectrum disorder: An exploratory latent class analysis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(8), 2707-2719. PMID: 27207091, doi:10.1007/s10803-016-2816-3.

Hong, J., Bishop-Fitzpatrick, L., Smith, L. E., Greenberg, J. S., & Mailick, M. R. (2016). Factors associated with subjective quality of life of adults with autism spectrum disorder: Self-report versus maternal reports. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(4), 1368-1378. PMID: 26707626, doi:10.1007/s10803-015-2678-0.

Woodman, A. C., Smith, L. E., Greenberg, J. S., & Mailick, M. R. (2016). Contextual factors predict patterns of change in functioning over 10 years among adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(1), 176-189. PMID: 26319253, doi:10.1007/s10803-015-2561-z.

Taylor, J. L., Henninger, N. A., & Mailick, M. R. (2015). Longitudinal patterns of employment and postsecondary education for adults with autism and average-range IQ. Autism, 19(7), 785-793. PMID: 26019306, doi:10.1177/1362361315585643.

Woodman, A. C., Smith, L. E., Greenberg, J. S., & Mailick, M. R. (2015). Change in autism symptoms and maladaptive behaviors in adolescence and adulthood: The role of positive family processes. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(1), 111-126. PMID: 25070471, doi:10.1007/s10803-014-2199-2.

Smith, L. E., Greenberg, J. S., & Mailick, M. R. (2014). The family context of autism spectrum disorders: Influence on the behavioral phenotype and quality of life. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, 23(1), 143-155. PMID: 24231173, doi:10.1016/j.chc.2013.08.006.

Taylor, J. L., & Mailick, M. R. (2014). A longitudinal examination of 10-year change in vocational and educational activities for adults with autism spectrum disorders. Developmental Psychology, 50(3), 699. PMID: 24001150, doi:10.1037/a0034297.

Taylor, J. L., Smith, L. E., & Mailick, M. R. (2014). Engagement in vocational activities promotes behavioral development for adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(6), 1447-1460. PMID: 24287880, doi:10.1007/s10803-013-2010-9.

Wong, J. D., Mailick, M. R., Greenberg, J. S., Hong, J., & Coe, C. L. (2014). Daily work stress and awakening cortisol in mothers of individuals with autism spectrum disorders or fragile X syndrome. Family Relations, 63(1), 135-147. PMID: 25313265, doi:10.1111/fare.12055.

Maenner, M. J., Smith, L. E., Hong, J., Makuch, R., Greenberg, J. S., & Mailick, M. R. (2013). Evaluation of an activities of daily living scale for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. Disability and Health Journal, 6(1), 8-17. doi:10.1016/j.dhjo.2012.08.005.

Bishop, S. L., & Seltzer, M. M. (2012). Self-reported autism symptoms in adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42(11), 2354-2363. PMID: 22361924, doi:10.1007/s10803-012-1483-2.

Hartley, S. L., Barker, E. T., Baker, J. K., Seltzer, M. M., & Greenberg, J. S. (2012). Marital satisfaction and life circumstances of grown children with autism across 7 years. Journal of Family Psychology, 26(5), 688. PMID: 22866933, doi:10.1037/a0029354.

Hartley, S. L., Seltzer, M. M., Head, L., & Abbeduto, L. (2012). Psychological well‐being in fathers of adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and autism. Family Relations, 61(2), 327-342. PMID: 22611299, doi:10.1111/j.1741-3729.2011.00693.x.

Smith, L. E., Barker, E. T., Seltzer, M. M., Abbeduto, L., & Greenberg, J. S. (2012). Behavioral phenotype of fragile X syndrome in adolescence and adulthood. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 117(1), 1-17. PMID: 22264109, doi:10.1352/1944-7558-117.1.1.

Smith, L. E., Seltzer, M. M., & Greenberg, J. S. (2012). Daily health symptoms of mothers of adolescents and adults with fragile X syndrome and mothers of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42(9), 1836-1846. PMID: 22167342, doi:10.1007/s10803-011-1422-7.

Smith, L. E., Maenner, M. J., & Seltzer, M. M. (2012). Developmental trajectories in adolescents and adults with autism: The case of daily living skills. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 51(6), 622-631. PMID: 22632621, doi:10.1016/j.jaac.2012.03.001.

Smith, L. E., Greenberg, J. S., & Seltzer, M. M. (2012). Social support and well-being at mid-life among mothers of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42(9), 1818-1826. PMID: 22160348, doi:10.1007/s10803-011-1420-9.

Taylor, J. L., & Seltzer, M. M. (2012). Developing a vocational index for adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42(12), 2669-2679. PMID: 22466690, doi:10.1007/s10803-012-1524-x.

Wong, J. D., Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., Hong, J., Almeida, D. M., & Coe, C. L. (2012). Stressful life events and daily stressors affect awakening cortisol level in midlife mothers of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Aging & Mental Health, 16(8), 939-949. PMID: 22640177, doi:10.1080/13607863.2012.688191.

Baker, J. K., Smith, L. E., Greenberg, J. S., Seltzer, M. M., & Taylor, J. L. (2011). Change in maternal criticism and behavior problems in adolescents and adults with autism across a 7-year period. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 120(2), 465. PMID: 21319925, doi:10.1037/a0021900.

Baker, J. K., Seltzer, M. M., & Greenberg, J. S. (2011). Longitudinal effects of adaptability on behavior problems and maternal depression in families of adolescents with autism. Journal of Family Psychology, 25(4), 601. PMID: 21668120, doi:10.1037/a0024409.

Barker, E. T., Hartley, S. L., Seltzer, M. M., Floyd, F. J., Greenberg, J. S., & Orsmond, G. I. (2011). Trajectories of emotional well-being in mothers of adolescents and adults with autism. Developmental Psychology, 47(2), 551. PMID: 21171753, doi:10.1037/a0021268.

Hartley, S. L., Barker, E. T., Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., & Floyd, F. J. (2011). Marital satisfaction and parenting experiences of mothers and fathers of adolescents and adults with autism. American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 116(1), 81-95. PMID: 21291312, doi:10.1352/1944-7558-116.1.81.

Hartley, S. L., Seltzer, M. M., Barker, E. T., & Greenberg, J. S. (2011). Marital quality and families of children with developmental disabilities. International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities, 41, 1-29. PMID: 25414813, doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-386495-6.00001-1.

Taylor, J. L., & Seltzer, M. M. (2011). Changes in the mother–child relationship during the transition to adulthood for youth with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41(10), 1397-1410. PMID: 21184158, doi:10.1007/s10803-010-1166-9.

Taylor, J. L., & Seltzer, M. M. (2011). Employment and post-secondary educational activities for young adults with autism spectrum disorders during the transition to adulthood. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41(5), 566-574. PMID: 20640591, doi:10.1007/s10803-010-1070-3.

Esbensen, A. J., Bishop, S., Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., & Taylor, J. L. (2010). Comparisons between individuals with autism spectrum disorders and individuals with Down syndrome in adulthood. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 115(4), 277-290. PMID: 20563296, doi:10.1352/1944-7558-115.4.277.

Hartley, S. L., Barker, E. T., Seltzer, M. M., Floyd, F., Greenberg, J., Orsmond, G., & Bolt, D. (2010). The relative risk and timing of divorce in families of children with an autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Family Psychology, 24(4), 449. PMID: 20731491, doi:10.1037/a0019847.

Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., Hong, J., Smith, L. E., Almeida, D. M., Coe, C., & Stawski, R. S. (2010). Maternal cortisol levels and behavior problems in adolescents and adults with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40(4), 457-469. doi:10.1007/s10803-009-0887-0, PMID: 19890706.

Smith, L. E., Hong, J., Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., Almeida, D. M., & Bishop, S. L. (2010). Daily experiences among mothers of adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40(2), 167-178. PMID: 19655239, doi:10.1007/s10803-009-0844-y.

Taylor, J. L., & Seltzer, M. M. (2010). Changes in the autism behavioral phenotype during the transition to adulthood. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40(12), 1431-1446. PMID: 20361245, doi:10.1007/s10803-010-1005-z.

Esbensen, A. J., Seltzer, M. M., Lam, K. S., & Bodfish, J. W. (2009). Age-related differences in restricted repetitive behaviors in autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39(1), 57-66. PMID: 18566881, doi:10.1007/s10803-008-0599-x.

Esbensen, A. J., Greenberg, J. S., Seltzer, M. M., & Aman, M. G. (2009). A longitudinal investigation of psychotropic and non-psychotropic medication use among adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39(9), 1339-1349. PMID: 19434487, doi:10.1007/s10803-009-0750-3.

Kring, S. R., Greenberg, J. S., & Seltzer, M. M. (2009). The impact of health problems on behavior problems in adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders: Implications for maternal burden. Social Work in Mental Health, 8(1), 54-71. doi:10.1080/15332980902932441, PMID: 20657702.

Orsmond, G. I., & Seltzer, M. M. (2009). Adolescent siblings of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder: Testing a diathesis-stress model of sibling well-being. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39(7), 1053-1065. PMID: 19291379, doi:10.1007/s10803-009-0722-7.

Orsmond, G. I., Kuo, H. Y., & Seltzer, M. M. (2009). Siblings of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder: Sibling relationships and wellbeing in adolescence and adulthood. Autism, 13(1), 59-80. PMID: 19176577, doi:10.1177/1362361308097119.

Kring, S. R., Greenberg, J. S., & Seltzer, M. M. (2008). Adolescents and adults with autism with and without co-morbid psychiatric disorders: Differences in maternal well-being. Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 1(2), 53-74. PMID: 20556237, doi:10.1080/19315860801988228.

Smith, L. E., Seltzer, M. M., Tager-Flusberg, H., Greenberg, J. S., & Carter, A. S. (2008). A comparative analysis of well-being and coping among mothers of toddlers and mothers of adolescents with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38(5), 876. PMID: 17924181, doi:10.1007/s10803-007-0461-6.

Smith, L. E., Greenberg, J. S., Seltzer, M. M., & Hong, J. (2008). Symptoms and behavior problems of adolescents and adults with autism: Effects of mother–child relationship quality, warmth, and praise. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 113(5), 387-402. PMID: 18702558, doi:10.1352/2008.113:387-402.

Lounds, J., Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., & Shattuck, P. T. (2007). Transition and change in adolescents and young adults with autism: Longitudinal effects on maternal well-being. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 112(6), 401-417. PMID: 17963433, doi:10.1352/0895-8017(2007)112[401:TACIAA]2.0.CO;2.

Orsmond, G. I., Lin, L. Y., & Seltzer, M. M. (2007). Mothers of adolescents and adults with autism: Parenting multiple children with disabilities. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 45(4), 257-270. PMID: 17627373, doi:10.1352/1934-9556(2007)45[257:MOAAAW]2.0.CO;2.

Orsmond, G. I., & Seltzer, M. M. (2007). Siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders across the life course. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 13(4), 313-320. PMID: 17979200, doi:10.1002/mrdd.20171.

Orsmond, G. I., & Seltzer, M. M. (2007). Siblings of individuals with autism or Down syndrome: Effects on adult lives. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 51(9), 682-696. PMID: 17845237, doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2007.00954.x.

Shattuck, P. T., Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., Orsmond, G. I., Bolt, D., Kring, S., Lounds, J., & Lord, C. (2007). Change in autism symptoms and maladaptive behaviors in adolescents and adults with an autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37(9), 1735-1747. PMID: 17146700, doi:10.1007/s10803-006-0307-7.

Greenberg, J. S., Seltzer, M. M., Hong, J., & Orsmond, G. I. (2006). Bidirectional effects of expressed emotion and behavior problems and symptoms in adolescents and adults with autism. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 111(4), 229-249. PMID: 16792426, doi:10.1352/0895-8017(2006)111[229:BEOEEA]2.0.CO;2.

Orsmond, G. I., Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., & Krauss, M. W. (2006). Mother–child relationship quality among adolescents and adults with autism. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 111(2), 121-137. PMID: 16466284, doi:10.1352/0895-8017(2006)111[121:MRQAAA]2.0.CO;2.

Krauss, M. W., Seltzer, M. M., & Jacobson, H. T. (2005). Adults with autism living at home or in non‐family settings: Positive and negative aspects of residential status. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49(2), 111-124. PMID: 15634320, doi:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2004.00599.x.

Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., Orsmond, G. I., & Lounds, J. (2005). Life course studies of siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities. Mental Retardation, 43(5), 354-359. PMID: 16131233, doi:10.1352/0047-6765(2005)43[354:LCSOSO]2.0.CO;2.

Abbeduto, L., Seltzer, M. M., Shattuck, P., Krauss, M. W., Orsmond, G., & Murphy, M. M. (2004). Psychological well-being and coping in mothers of youths with autism, Down syndrome, or fragile X syndrome. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 109(3), 237-254. PMID: 15072518, doi:10.1352/0895-8017(2004)109<237:PWACIM>2.0.CO;2.

Greenberg, J. S., Seltzer, M. M., Krauss, M. W., Chou, R. J. A., & Hong, J. (2004). The effect of quality of the relationship between mothers and adult children with schizophrenia, autism, or Down syndrome on maternal well‐being: The mediating role of optimism. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 74(1), 14-25. PMID: 14769105, doi:10.1037/0002-9432.74.1.14.

Orsmond, G. I., Krauss, M. W., & Seltzer, M. M. (2004). Peer relationships and social and recreational activities among adolescents and adults with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 34(3), 245-256. PMID: 15264493.

Seltzer, M. M., Abbeduto, L., Krauss, M. W., Greenberg, J., & Swe, A. (2004). Comparison groups in autism family research: Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and schizophrenia. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 34(1), 41-48. PMID: 15098956.

Seltzer, M. M., Shattuck, P., Abbeduto, L., & Greenberg, J. S. (2004). Trajectory of development in adolescents and adults with autism. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 10(4), 234-247. PMID: 15666341, doi:10.1002/mrdd.20038.

Seltzer, M. M., Krauss, M. W., Shattuck, P. T., Orsmond, G., Swe, A., & Lord, C. (2003). The symptoms of autism spectrum disorders in adolescence and adulthood. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 33(6), 565-581. PMID: 14714927.

Book Chapters

Barker, E. T., Mailick, M. R., & Smith, L. E. (2014). Chronic parenting stress in mothers of adolescents and adults with autism: Vulnerability and resilience. In C. R. Martin, V. R. Preedy, & V.B. Patel (Eds.), In Comprehensive guide to autism (pp. 207-222). New York, NY: Springer.

Esbensen, A. J., Seltzer, M. M., & Krauss, M. W. (2012). Life course perspectives in autism and mental retardation research: The case of family caregiving. In Burack, J. A., Hodapp, R. M., Iarocci, G, & Zigler, E. (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of intellectual disability and development. (pp. 380-395). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Hartley, S., & Seltzer, M. M. (2011). What forms of living are useful and available for adults with ASC? In S. Bölte & J. Hallmayer (Eds.), Autism spectrum conditions: FAQs on autism, Asperger syndrome, and atypical autism answered by international experts (pp. 245-250). Cambridge, MA: Hogrefe Publishers.

Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., Taylor, J. L., Smith, L., Orsmond, G. I., Esbensen, A., & Hong, J. (2011). Adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders. In D. G. Amaral, G. Dawson, & D. Geschwind (Eds.), Autism spectrum disorders (pp. 241-252). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Seltzer, M. M., Abbeduto, L., Greenberg, J. S., Almeida, D., Hong, J., & Witt, W. (2009). Biomarkers in the study of families of children with developmental disabilities. In L. M. Glidden & M. M. Seltzer (Eds.), International review of research on mental retardation (pp. 213-250). New York, NY: Academic Press.

Seltzer, M. M., Greenberg, J. S., Orsmond, G. I., Lounds, J., & Smith, M. J. (2008). Unanticipated lives: Inter- and intra-generational relationships in families with children with disabilities. In A. Booth, A. Crouter, A. C. Bianchi, & , J. A. Seltzer. (Eds.), Intergenerational caregiving (pp. 233-241). Washington, DC: Urban Institute Press.

Seltzer, M. M., Krauss, M. W., Orsmond, G. I., & Vestal, C. (2000). Families of adolescents and adults with autism: Uncharted territory. In L. M. Glidden (Ed.), International Review of Research on Mental Retardation, Vol. 23 (pp. 267-294). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.

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