Autism Spectrum Disorder in People living alone

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among people living alone? Autistic adults may be more likely to experience independent-living challenges; living-alone prevalence itself NE
Are people living alone at higher risk? No causal association
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? High, because few observers may see daily difficulties
Does it show up differently among people living alone? Strong Yes contextually
How might it look different? Routines/solitude may be beneficial, but managing meals, finances, healthcare, household tasks and isolation can be difficult for some
What commonly occurs alongside it? Depression; anxiety; ADHD
What can it be confused with? Social anxiety; depression; avoidant personality disorder
Common screening tool AQ-10
Separate screening tool for people living alone None

Most often taken Self-Assessments

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