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June 4, 2026Autism ResearchOpen Access

Limited Discrepancy Between Cognitive Ability and Daily Living Skills in Autism: A Longitudinal Study From Ages 2–25

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ECElaine ClarkeRutgers, The State University of New JerseyCLCatherine LordUniversity of California, Los AngelesVBVanessa H. BalRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Implication

Longitudinal study tracks cognitive ability and daily living skills development in autistic individuals, suggesting learning opportunities impact outcomes.

Key Points

  • This study aims to investigate how discrepancies between cognitive abilities and daily living skills develop over time in autistic individuals.
  • Longitudinal analysis involving 92 participants with average or higher IQ.
  • Assessments of cognitive ability and daily living skills conducted from ages 2 to 25.
  • Group-based trajectory modeling used to identify developmental patterns in IQ-DLS discrepancies.
  • Two trajectory groups identified: commensurate IQ and DLS, and IQ > DLS.
  • Discrepancies typically emerged gradually by mid-childhood.
  • No significant associations found between IQ-DLS trajectories and adult experiences such as employment or well-being.

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Clarke et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a211852d499ed480b170f2dhttps://doi.org/10.1002/aur.70280
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