A Qualitative Exploration of the Female Experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / V. MILNER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49-6 (June 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 49-6 (June 2019) . - p.2389-2402 Titre : A Qualitative Exploration of the Female Experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : V. MILNER, Auteur ; H. MCINTOSH, Auteur ; E. COLVERT, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2389-2402 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Experience  Female autism  Gender  Sex differences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorder is thought to be a predominantly male diagnosis, however recent research suggests a smaller gender disparity in prevalence than previously assumed. Accounts of the female experience of autism are important to help reduce likely male-bias in current understanding and recognition of autism. Eighteen autistic females and four mothers of autistic females took part in discussions with a topic guide around diagnosis, impact and coping. A thematic analysis was conducted. Five themes were identified: fitting in the with the norm, potential obstacles for autistic women and girls, negative aspects of autism, the perspective of others, and positive aspects of having autism. We hope that greater understanding of the experiences of autistic females may lead to improved awareness, diagnosis and support for women and girls. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03906-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=400 [article] A Qualitative Exploration of the Female Experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / V. MILNER, Auteur ; H. MCINTOSH, Auteur ; E. COLVERT, Auteur ; Francesca HAPPE, Auteur . - p.2389-2402. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 49-6 (June 2019) . - p.2389-2402 Mots-clés : Autism  Experience  Female autism  Gender  Sex differences Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autism spectrum disorder is thought to be a predominantly male diagnosis, however recent research suggests a smaller gender disparity in prevalence than previously assumed. Accounts of the female experience of autism are important to help reduce likely male-bias in current understanding and recognition of autism. Eighteen autistic females and four mothers of autistic females took part in discussions with a topic guide around diagnosis, impact and coping. A thematic analysis was conducted. Five themes were identified: fitting in the with the norm, potential obstacles for autistic women and girls, negative aspects of autism, the perspective of others, and positive aspects of having autism. We hope that greater understanding of the experiences of autistic females may lead to improved awareness, diagnosis and support for women and girls. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03906-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=400

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