Person-Centered Assessment and Monitoring Systems

The proposed study seeks to more closely monitor the changing needs and challenges of adults with ASD, which will be facilitated through a battery of assessments given over quarterly time points in a two year time period. Investigators seek to address whether increased frequency of behaviorally driven assessments will inform treatment. More specifically, investigators are interested in knowing if the assessment data influences treatment planning with providers or if it is guiding any decisions about treatment once data is returned to participants in a meaningful way which is easily understood. If data prompts treatment changes, the study will examine whether improvements are being shown months or even years later.

An "elected reporter", a family member, is asked to take part in the research study with the participant. An elected reporter is asked to complete several questionnaires quarterly, both reporting on themself and the participant.

Inclusion criteria

• Enrolled in Pennsylvania's Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP), > 18 years of age
• English as primary language spoken
• Ability to self-report (i.e. understand and answer assessment questions written at a third grade comprehension level)
• Have an Elected Reporter

Exclusion criteria

-Inability to provide consent