Quality of life, gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep problems, social support, and social functioning in adults with autism spectrum disorder

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sleep problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, social functioning, autism traits, and support on quality life (QoL) in 107 adults with spectrum disorder (ASD). Questionnaires included Autism Spectrum Quotient-10 (Adult), Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support, Functioning Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Gastrointestinal Symptom Inventory, World Health Organization Life-BREF. GI symptoms were a common comorbidity 86 % participants presenting them. problems also frequent issues 89 being classified as poor sleepers. Greater correlated poorer QoL physical health environment domains. Specifically, problem daytime dysfunction health. Daytime duration domain. Better greater psychological, Poorer functioning each four This research indicated that are comorbid conditions adult ASD population. paper expanded upon existing literature by highlighting unexplored factors influencing ASD.