High levels of anxiety, depression, stigma, and impaired QoL reported by many patients; all linked to perceptions of illness
More than one-third of all admissions for adults with autism in 2019 were for mental health
Top concerns include life expectancy, course of treatment, and pain
No difference in benefit seen between small-group and one-on-one coaching
Reported symptoms included dizziness, nausea, vertigo, nervousness
Individuals who report being always lonely have significantly higher predicted probability of depression
Those with remission at preadolescence have lower lifetime use of antipsychotics and intensive mental health interventions
Negative outcomes include mental health challenges, traumatic injuries, and increased health care utilization
Social quality of life improved and perceived social handicap decreased
Trauma was more common among elementary school-age students, while psychiatric conditions/substance abuse seen more frequently among adolescents