Self‐ and Caregiver‐Reported Choice‐Making in Autistic Adults: Development and Validation of the AASPIRE–Choices and Decisions Scale

The AASPIRE-Choices and Decisions Scale (AASPIRE-CDS) was developed and validated to measure opportunities for autistic adults to make choices and decisions, using a community-based participatory approach. The scale was created through an iterative process and shows promise as a reliable tool for assessing decision-making autonomy in autistic individuals. The study highlights the importance of external factors in self-determination and the need for more research on decision-making opportunities for autistic adults.

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