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Faire une suggestion Affiner la rechercheCamouflaging, not sensory processing or autistic identity, predicts eating disorder symptoms in autistic adults / Siofra BRADLEY in Autism, 28-11 (November 2024)
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Titre : Camouflaging, not sensory processing or autistic identity, predicts eating disorder symptoms in autistic adults Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Siofra BRADLEY, Auteur ; Fhionna MOORE, Auteur ; Fiona DUFFY, Auteur ; Lili CLARK, Auteur ; Tasha SURATWALA, Auteur ; Pooky KNIGHTSMITH, Auteur ; Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2858 - 2868 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism Autistic identity camouflaging eating disorders sensory processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The objective of this study was to explore the role that Autistic identity, sensory processing and camouflaging behaviours have on eating disorder symptomology in Autistic adults. Previous research has focused on cognitive and sensory factors to explain the association between autism and eating disorders, but the roles of social identity and camouflaging are yet to be explored. Autistic participants (N = 180) were recruited from NHS settings and community groups. The participants completed online questionnaires measuring autistic identity, camouflaging behaviours, sensory processing, autistic traits and eating disorder symptoms. Multiple regression revealed that camouflaging significantly predicted eating disorder symptoms. Although sensory processing was related, it did not significantly predict eating disorder symptom severity. In addition, there was no significant relationship between autistic identity and eating disorder symptom severity. This study highlights the impact that camouflaging behaviours and sensory processing can have on eating disorder symptomatology in autism and may indicate important considerations for the treatment of eating disorders in Autistic people. Lay Abstract This study aimed to explore the impact of Autistic identity (i.e. feeling like you belong to the Autistic community), sensory profiles (e.g. being over or under responsive to sensations) and camouflaging behaviours (i.e. masking) on eating disorder symptoms in Autistic adults. 180 Autistic people were recruited from the community and NHS. The Autistic people completed online questionnaires measuring Autistic identity, sensory profiles, camouflaging behaviours, autistic traits and eating disorder symptoms. The analysis showed that higher levels of camouflaging behaviour predicted higher levels of eating disorder symptoms. Sensory profiles were related to but did not predict eating disorder symptoms and there was no relationship between level of Autistic identity and eating disorder symptoms. This shows that camouflaging is the most important predictor of eating disorder symptoms in Autistic people, and warrants further exploration. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241245749 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=537
in Autism > 28-11 (November 2024) . - p.2858 - 2868[article] Camouflaging, not sensory processing or autistic identity, predicts eating disorder symptoms in autistic adults [texte imprimé] / Siofra BRADLEY, Auteur ; Fhionna MOORE, Auteur ; Fiona DUFFY, Auteur ; Lili CLARK, Auteur ; Tasha SURATWALA, Auteur ; Pooky KNIGHTSMITH, Auteur ; Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur . - p.2858 - 2868.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 28-11 (November 2024) . - p.2858 - 2868
Mots-clés : autism Autistic identity camouflaging eating disorders sensory processing Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The objective of this study was to explore the role that Autistic identity, sensory processing and camouflaging behaviours have on eating disorder symptomology in Autistic adults. Previous research has focused on cognitive and sensory factors to explain the association between autism and eating disorders, but the roles of social identity and camouflaging are yet to be explored. Autistic participants (N = 180) were recruited from NHS settings and community groups. The participants completed online questionnaires measuring autistic identity, camouflaging behaviours, sensory processing, autistic traits and eating disorder symptoms. Multiple regression revealed that camouflaging significantly predicted eating disorder symptoms. Although sensory processing was related, it did not significantly predict eating disorder symptom severity. In addition, there was no significant relationship between autistic identity and eating disorder symptom severity. This study highlights the impact that camouflaging behaviours and sensory processing can have on eating disorder symptomatology in autism and may indicate important considerations for the treatment of eating disorders in Autistic people. Lay Abstract This study aimed to explore the impact of Autistic identity (i.e. feeling like you belong to the Autistic community), sensory profiles (e.g. being over or under responsive to sensations) and camouflaging behaviours (i.e. masking) on eating disorder symptoms in Autistic adults. 180 Autistic people were recruited from the community and NHS. The Autistic people completed online questionnaires measuring Autistic identity, sensory profiles, camouflaging behaviours, autistic traits and eating disorder symptoms. The analysis showed that higher levels of camouflaging behaviour predicted higher levels of eating disorder symptoms. Sensory profiles were related to but did not predict eating disorder symptoms and there was no relationship between level of Autistic identity and eating disorder symptoms. This shows that camouflaging is the most important predictor of eating disorder symptoms in Autistic people, and warrants further exploration. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241245749 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=537 Exploring Emotional Dysregulation and Avoidance with Caregivers as the Mechanisms Linking Social Communication Understanding and Aggressive Behaviours / Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH ; Ally Pax Arcari MAIR ; Ingrid OBSUTH in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55-7 (July 2025)
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Titre : Exploring Emotional Dysregulation and Avoidance with Caregivers as the Mechanisms Linking Social Communication Understanding and Aggressive Behaviours Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur ; Ally Pax Arcari MAIR, Auteur ; Ingrid OBSUTH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2322-2336 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many autistic adolescents and young adults present with aggressive behaviours, which can be challenging for caregivers. The present study aimed to explore the underlying mechanisms between social communication understanding and aggressive behaviours in autistic and non-autistic adolescents, specifically the role of emotional dysregulation and its impact on avoidance with caregivers. Caregivers of autistic (n = 275) and non-autistic adolescents (n = 123) completed standardised caregiver-report questionnaires measuring social communication understanding, emotional dysregulation, avoidance between the adolescent and caregiver and aggressive behaviours. A serial mediation analysis indicated that levels of social communication understanding were indirectly associated with aggressive behaviours. This occurred through increased emotional dysregulation, which may have led to increased avoidance between the autistic and non-autistic adolescents and their caregivers. These findings support a sequential process by which adolescents with low social communication understanding are more likely to behave aggressively through being emotionally dysregulated and the impact of this on the increased avoidance within the caregiver-adolescent dyad. This process was found within autistic and non-autistic adolescents, suggesting a mechanism across individuals with aggression. These findings indicate that interventions based on improving emotion regulation ability and responses between adolescents and their caregivers may aid in reducing aggressive behaviours in adolescents and young adults with lower social communication understanding. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06276-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=558
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-7 (July 2025) . - p.2322-2336[article] Exploring Emotional Dysregulation and Avoidance with Caregivers as the Mechanisms Linking Social Communication Understanding and Aggressive Behaviours [texte imprimé] / Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur ; Ally Pax Arcari MAIR, Auteur ; Ingrid OBSUTH, Auteur . - p.2322-2336.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 55-7 (July 2025) . - p.2322-2336
Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many autistic adolescents and young adults present with aggressive behaviours, which can be challenging for caregivers. The present study aimed to explore the underlying mechanisms between social communication understanding and aggressive behaviours in autistic and non-autistic adolescents, specifically the role of emotional dysregulation and its impact on avoidance with caregivers. Caregivers of autistic (n = 275) and non-autistic adolescents (n = 123) completed standardised caregiver-report questionnaires measuring social communication understanding, emotional dysregulation, avoidance between the adolescent and caregiver and aggressive behaviours. A serial mediation analysis indicated that levels of social communication understanding were indirectly associated with aggressive behaviours. This occurred through increased emotional dysregulation, which may have led to increased avoidance between the autistic and non-autistic adolescents and their caregivers. These findings support a sequential process by which adolescents with low social communication understanding are more likely to behave aggressively through being emotionally dysregulated and the impact of this on the increased avoidance within the caregiver-adolescent dyad. This process was found within autistic and non-autistic adolescents, suggesting a mechanism across individuals with aggression. These findings indicate that interventions based on improving emotion regulation ability and responses between adolescents and their caregivers may aid in reducing aggressive behaviours in adolescents and young adults with lower social communication understanding. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06276-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=558 Grief, Relief, and Belief: A Social Media Study on Late Identification of Neurodivergence / Ally Pax Arcari MAIR in Autism, 30-5 (May 2026)
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Titre : Grief, Relief, and Belief: A Social Media Study on Late Identification of Neurodivergence Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ally Pax Arcari MAIR, Auteur ; Marina GONZALEZ-FIGUEROA, Auteur ; Doug MCCONACHIE, Auteur ; Karen GOODALL, Auteur ; Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1344-1359 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis grief qualitative research well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little is known as to what drives feelings of grief and relief observed following the late identification of neurodivergence, and its significance as it relates to sense of self and self-understanding. As such, this study considers how grief is understood and experienced by neurodivergent individuals in the context of late identification. This study used qualitative content analysis to identify themes from 225 public social media posts discussing grief and relief in relation to a late identification. With a sample focused mainly on autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and both co-occurring, four main themes, under an overarching theme and process, titled the Grief, Relief, and Belief Cycle, were identified: (1) The Life I Could Have Had; (2) Grieving for My Younger Self; (3) Feeling Gratitude; and (4) Post-Diagnosis Burnout. Overall, this study calls for a paradigm shift in how we understand and support neurodivergent individuals diagnosed in adulthood, seeing diagnosis as a first step, rather than a terminal component of a service, emphasising the need for comprehensive, individualised, wraparound care that addresses the emotional and practical aspects of their lives before, during, and beyond diagnosis.Lay Abstract Little is known as to why some individuals may experience feelings of grief and relief following late identification, by clinical diagnosis or self-identification, of neurodivergence (e.g. autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and how this relates to their sense of self. This study looks at how grief is understood and experienced by late-identified neurodivergent individuals using qualitative content analysis to analyse social media posts discussing grief in relation to late identification. A total of 225 public social media posts were analysed. These posts were mostly made by people who identified as autistic, having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or both. Four main themes and one overarching theme and process were identified. The overarching theme was named the Grief, Relief, and Belief Cycle, and the four themes were (1) The Life I Could Have Had; (2) Grieving for My Younger Self; (3) Feeling Gratitude; and (4) Post-Diagnosis Burnout. Theme 1 highlights the sense of loss and regret some late-identified neurodivergent individuals’ experience. Theme 2 explores the ways in which late identified neurodivergent individuals look at their past experiences with this newfound understanding of their neurodivergence. Theme 3 highlights the experiences of relief and gratitude these individuals have for the self-understanding that they discuss coming with their diagnosis. Theme 4 emphasises the intense emotional and physical toll and lack of available support that people can experience when their neurodivergence is identified later in life. Overall, this study emphasises the need for comprehensive, individualised, and ongoing care that addresses the emotional and practical aspects of individuals’ lives before, during, and beyond diagnosis. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613261437916 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585
in Autism > 30-5 (May 2026) . - p.1344-1359[article] Grief, Relief, and Belief: A Social Media Study on Late Identification of Neurodivergence [texte imprimé] / Ally Pax Arcari MAIR, Auteur ; Marina GONZALEZ-FIGUEROA, Auteur ; Doug MCCONACHIE, Auteur ; Karen GOODALL, Auteur ; Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur . - p.1344-1359.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 30-5 (May 2026) . - p.1344-1359
Mots-clés : autism attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis grief qualitative research well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Little is known as to what drives feelings of grief and relief observed following the late identification of neurodivergence, and its significance as it relates to sense of self and self-understanding. As such, this study considers how grief is understood and experienced by neurodivergent individuals in the context of late identification. This study used qualitative content analysis to identify themes from 225 public social media posts discussing grief and relief in relation to a late identification. With a sample focused mainly on autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and both co-occurring, four main themes, under an overarching theme and process, titled the Grief, Relief, and Belief Cycle, were identified: (1) The Life I Could Have Had; (2) Grieving for My Younger Self; (3) Feeling Gratitude; and (4) Post-Diagnosis Burnout. Overall, this study calls for a paradigm shift in how we understand and support neurodivergent individuals diagnosed in adulthood, seeing diagnosis as a first step, rather than a terminal component of a service, emphasising the need for comprehensive, individualised, wraparound care that addresses the emotional and practical aspects of their lives before, during, and beyond diagnosis.Lay Abstract Little is known as to why some individuals may experience feelings of grief and relief following late identification, by clinical diagnosis or self-identification, of neurodivergence (e.g. autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and how this relates to their sense of self. This study looks at how grief is understood and experienced by late-identified neurodivergent individuals using qualitative content analysis to analyse social media posts discussing grief in relation to late identification. A total of 225 public social media posts were analysed. These posts were mostly made by people who identified as autistic, having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or both. Four main themes and one overarching theme and process were identified. The overarching theme was named the Grief, Relief, and Belief Cycle, and the four themes were (1) The Life I Could Have Had; (2) Grieving for My Younger Self; (3) Feeling Gratitude; and (4) Post-Diagnosis Burnout. Theme 1 highlights the sense of loss and regret some late-identified neurodivergent individuals’ experience. Theme 2 explores the ways in which late identified neurodivergent individuals look at their past experiences with this newfound understanding of their neurodivergence. Theme 3 highlights the experiences of relief and gratitude these individuals have for the self-understanding that they discuss coming with their diagnosis. Theme 4 emphasises the intense emotional and physical toll and lack of available support that people can experience when their neurodivergence is identified later in life. Overall, this study emphasises the need for comprehensive, individualised, and ongoing care that addresses the emotional and practical aspects of individuals’ lives before, during, and beyond diagnosis. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613261437916 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 ‘It’s quite difficult to put Autistic relationships in a box’: A qualitative exploration of romantic relationships in gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults / Tina CIRIC in Autism, 30-3 (March 2026)
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Titre : ‘It’s quite difficult to put Autistic relationships in a box’: A qualitative exploration of romantic relationships in gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Tina CIRIC, Auteur ; Luka C.J. WHITE, Auteur ; Claire ALLISON-DUNCAN, Auteur ; Ellen MALONEY, Auteur ; Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.682-694 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism gender minority relationships sexual minority Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic people enjoy friendships and sexual and romantic relationships. Many Autistic people are also part of a gender or sexual minority, yet gender and sexual minorities are often under-represented in autism research. The current study asked, ‘How do gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults experience and perceive romantic relationships?’ Sixteen gender and/or sexual minority Autistic adults took part in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Four main themes were identified from the interview data: (1) ‘It’s Quite Difficult to Put Autistic Relationships Into a Box’, (2) Challenging Social Norms, (3) The Perks and Perils of Online Dating and (4) Understanding and Neurotype. Overall, participants described their relationships as individual, inherently valuable and shaped by unique preferences, mutual understanding and explicit communication. They also emphasized the fluidity between friendships and romantic partnerships, the importance of mutual understanding and the inherent value of rejecting prescriptive social norms in favour of individualized romantic relationship dynamics. These findings highlight relationship structures in Autistic groups who identify as gender and/or sexual minority.Lay abstract Autistic people enjoy friendships and sexual and romantic relationships. A proportion of the Autistic community identify as being a part of a gender and sexual minority (e.g., trans, non-binary, gay, lesbian, etc.), yet this group is often under-represented in autism research. The current study focused on this group specifically and asked them, ‘How do gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults experience and perceive romantic relationships?’ Sixteen gender and/or sexual minority Autistic adults took part in interviews. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Four main themes were identified from the interview data: (1) ‘It’s Quite Difficult to Put Autistic Relationships Into a Box’, (2) Challenging Social Norms, (3) The Perks and Perils of Online Dating and (4) Understanding and Neurotype. The participants described their relationships as individual, valuable and shaped by unique preferences, mutual understanding and clear communication. They also talked about how the lines between friendships and romantic partnerships can be blurred, for example, sometimes they have sex with their friends and don’t see this as an activity exclusively for romantic relationships. They also mentioned the importance of mutual understanding and the inherent value of rejecting social norms in favour of more individualized romantic relationships. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251407765 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=582
in Autism > 30-3 (March 2026) . - p.682-694[article] ‘It’s quite difficult to put Autistic relationships in a box’: A qualitative exploration of romantic relationships in gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults [texte imprimé] / Tina CIRIC, Auteur ; Luka C.J. WHITE, Auteur ; Claire ALLISON-DUNCAN, Auteur ; Ellen MALONEY, Auteur ; Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur . - p.682-694.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Autism > 30-3 (March 2026) . - p.682-694
Mots-clés : autism gender minority relationships sexual minority Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Autistic people enjoy friendships and sexual and romantic relationships. Many Autistic people are also part of a gender or sexual minority, yet gender and sexual minorities are often under-represented in autism research. The current study asked, ‘How do gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults experience and perceive romantic relationships?’ Sixteen gender and/or sexual minority Autistic adults took part in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Four main themes were identified from the interview data: (1) ‘It’s Quite Difficult to Put Autistic Relationships Into a Box’, (2) Challenging Social Norms, (3) The Perks and Perils of Online Dating and (4) Understanding and Neurotype. Overall, participants described their relationships as individual, inherently valuable and shaped by unique preferences, mutual understanding and explicit communication. They also emphasized the fluidity between friendships and romantic partnerships, the importance of mutual understanding and the inherent value of rejecting prescriptive social norms in favour of individualized romantic relationship dynamics. These findings highlight relationship structures in Autistic groups who identify as gender and/or sexual minority.Lay abstract Autistic people enjoy friendships and sexual and romantic relationships. A proportion of the Autistic community identify as being a part of a gender and sexual minority (e.g., trans, non-binary, gay, lesbian, etc.), yet this group is often under-represented in autism research. The current study focused on this group specifically and asked them, ‘How do gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults experience and perceive romantic relationships?’ Sixteen gender and/or sexual minority Autistic adults took part in interviews. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Four main themes were identified from the interview data: (1) ‘It’s Quite Difficult to Put Autistic Relationships Into a Box’, (2) Challenging Social Norms, (3) The Perks and Perils of Online Dating and (4) Understanding and Neurotype. The participants described their relationships as individual, valuable and shaped by unique preferences, mutual understanding and clear communication. They also talked about how the lines between friendships and romantic partnerships can be blurred, for example, sometimes they have sex with their friends and don’t see this as an activity exclusively for romantic relationships. They also mentioned the importance of mutual understanding and the inherent value of rejecting social norms in favour of more individualized romantic relationships. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251407765 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=582 “Just Listen to Me. Help Me Explore it.” An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Exploring Experiences of Gender Dysphoria, Identity And Resilience in Autistic Adolescents Assigned Female at Birth / Michelle OLIVER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-5 (May 2026)
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Titre : “Just Listen to Me. Help Me Explore it.” An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Exploring Experiences of Gender Dysphoria, Identity And Resilience in Autistic Adolescents Assigned Female at Birth Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Michelle OLIVER, Auteur ; Zoe POYSDEN, Auteur ; Eimear CROWE, Auteur ; Flo PARKIN, Auteur ; Ally Pax Arcari MAIR, Auteur ; Neil HENDRY, Auteur ; Emma MACEY, Auteur ; Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1934-1951 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Much of the current autism and gender literature has been based within a medical deficiency model; where both are seen as deficiencies rather than differences. However, there is currently minimal knowledge about the experiences of being an autistic adolescent who is both assigned female at birth and has gender dysphoria (GD), whilst even less is known about their experiences of social identity, self-concept and resilience. This study aims to explore experiences of GD with a particular focus on identity and resilience to promote parent and healthcare staff understanding; particularly around gender-affirming care, to foster positive mental health outcomes. Five assigned female at birth autistic adolescents, who identify as trans men/boys, took part in one-to-one semi-structured interviews, which were analysed using an Interpretative Phenomenological Approach. Five subordinate themes arose; “Having both autism and GD”, “Finding where I belong”, “Being more than labels”, “Trying to cope” and “Making support successful”. Our findings build on current literature and theory regarding the experience of concurrent autism and GD; highlighting its legitimacy, the ways in which autism impacts upon GD and how healthcare approaches and policy can increase accessibility and suitability of gender-affirming care. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06688-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=587
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-5 (May 2026) . - p.1934-1951[article] “Just Listen to Me. Help Me Explore it.” An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Exploring Experiences of Gender Dysphoria, Identity And Resilience in Autistic Adolescents Assigned Female at Birth [texte imprimé] / Michelle OLIVER, Auteur ; Zoe POYSDEN, Auteur ; Eimear CROWE, Auteur ; Flo PARKIN, Auteur ; Ally Pax Arcari MAIR, Auteur ; Neil HENDRY, Auteur ; Emma MACEY, Auteur ; Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur . - p.1934-1951.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-5 (May 2026) . - p.1934-1951
Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Much of the current autism and gender literature has been based within a medical deficiency model; where both are seen as deficiencies rather than differences. However, there is currently minimal knowledge about the experiences of being an autistic adolescent who is both assigned female at birth and has gender dysphoria (GD), whilst even less is known about their experiences of social identity, self-concept and resilience. This study aims to explore experiences of GD with a particular focus on identity and resilience to promote parent and healthcare staff understanding; particularly around gender-affirming care, to foster positive mental health outcomes. Five assigned female at birth autistic adolescents, who identify as trans men/boys, took part in one-to-one semi-structured interviews, which were analysed using an Interpretative Phenomenological Approach. Five subordinate themes arose; “Having both autism and GD”, “Finding where I belong”, “Being more than labels”, “Trying to cope” and “Making support successful”. Our findings build on current literature and theory regarding the experience of concurrent autism and GD; highlighting its legitimacy, the ways in which autism impacts upon GD and how healthcare approaches and policy can increase accessibility and suitability of gender-affirming care. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06688-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=587 Preterm birth is associated with atypical social orienting in infancy detected using eye tracking / Emma J. TELFORD in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 57-7 (July 2016)
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PermalinkThe Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Psychological Distress in Family Caregivers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disability in the UK / Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-4 (April 2023)
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PermalinkWhen the mask comes off: Mothers' experiences of parenting a daughter with autism spectrum condition / James ANDERSON in Autism, 24-6 (August 2020)
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PermalinkWorldwide research in autism: Mapping the literature by bibliometric analysis / Osvaldo HERNÁNDEZ GONZÁLEZ in Research in Autism, 132 (April 2026)
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Permalink"You Feel Like You Kind of Walk Between the Two Worlds": A Participatory Study Exploring How Technology Can Support Emotion Regulation for Autistic People / Lauren GILLIES-WALKER in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-1 (January 2023)
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