Relative strengths in daily living skills among autistic individuals and individuals with related developmental conditions who have co‐occurring intellectual disability

Key Points

• Daily living skills scores may reflect strengths rather than weaknesses in this population, suggesting different abilities than previously thought.
• Notably, 80% of individuals demonstrated daily living skills that matched or exceeded their cognitive abilities, revealing an important trend.
• Analysis focused on individuals with co-occurring intellectual disability, emphasizing the specific experiences of this group.
• This highlights the need for inclusive research practices, as findings in non-ID populations may not be applicable.