The importance of critical life moments: An explorative study of successful women with autism spectrum disorder / Amanda A. WEBSTER in Autism, 21-6 (August 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 21-6 (August 2017) . - p.670-677 Titre : The importance of critical life moments: An explorative study of successful women with autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Amanda A. WEBSTER, Auteur ; Susanne GARVIS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.670-677 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Ten women with autism spectrum disorder participated in oral interviews in order to share their experiences since their diagnosis and to discuss the factors that had enabled them to achieve success in different aspects of their life. Participants were encouraged to share their perspectives on their success and to discuss the challenges they encountered in their daily lives and how they overcame these. Interviews were analysed using a narrative-themed approach. Participants indicated that both internal and external factors enabled them to achieve success in different aspects of their lives. These included being an agent of change, a changed identity after diagnosis, experiencing the belief of others in their capability and seeing themselves as a mentor to others. Their experiences with overcoming obstacles in their lives enabled them to develop self-efficacy and to shape their own success. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361316677719 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=311 [article] The importance of critical life moments: An explorative study of successful women with autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Amanda A. WEBSTER, Auteur ; Susanne GARVIS, Auteur . - p.670-677. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 21-6 (August 2017) . - p.670-677 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Ten women with autism spectrum disorder participated in oral interviews in order to share their experiences since their diagnosis and to discuss the factors that had enabled them to achieve success in different aspects of their life. Participants were encouraged to share their perspectives on their success and to discuss the challenges they encountered in their daily lives and how they overcame these. Interviews were analysed using a narrative-themed approach. Participants indicated that both internal and external factors enabled them to achieve success in different aspects of their lives. These included being an agent of change, a changed identity after diagnosis, experiencing the belief of others in their capability and seeing themselves as a mentor to others. Their experiences with overcoming obstacles in their lives enabled them to develop self-efficacy and to shape their own success. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361316677719 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=311

What does success mean for autistic men? A narrative exploration of self-determination / Amanda A. WEBSTER in Autism & Developmental Language Impairments, 5 (January-December 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism & Developmental Language Impairments > 5 (January-December 2020) Titre : What does success mean for autistic men? A narrative exploration of self-determination Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Amanda A. WEBSTER, Auteur ; Susanne GARVIS, Auteur Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Agency  autism spectrum disorders  men  self-determination  success Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BackgroundStudies involving autistic adults have often focused on negative outcomes and quality of life ratings.AimsThis study provides a different viewpoint by examining the perspectives of autistic men who consider themselves to be successful.MethodsData were gathered from 10 men who shared their experiences and perceptions regarding their journey to achieve success. Self-determination theory provided a useful lens for examining the men’s narratives and understanding the factors that led to their success.ResultsAnalysis of interviews revealed four main themes: (1) being my own self, (2) a competent professional, (3) solving problems in a neurotypical world, and (4) relating and connecting. These themes reflect the men’s perception of their own self-determination including their autonomy, competence, and relatedness with others.ConclusionsThe men’s sense of success was derived from their ability to achieve competence in their work, act without help or influence from others and demonstrate a high level of self-awareness and self-reflection. Despite this, many continued to experience difficulty in the social areas of their lives.Implications: These findings suggest that self-determination theory may present an alternative and more positive means of enacting support programs for autistic individuals, and males in particular. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2396941520945522 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=438 [article] What does success mean for autistic men? A narrative exploration of self-determination [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Amanda A. WEBSTER, Auteur ; Susanne GARVIS, Auteur. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism & Developmental Language Impairments > 5 (January-December 2020) Mots-clés : Agency  autism spectrum disorders  men  self-determination  success Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BackgroundStudies involving autistic adults have often focused on negative outcomes and quality of life ratings.AimsThis study provides a different viewpoint by examining the perspectives of autistic men who consider themselves to be successful.MethodsData were gathered from 10 men who shared their experiences and perceptions regarding their journey to achieve success. Self-determination theory provided a useful lens for examining the men’s narratives and understanding the factors that led to their success.ResultsAnalysis of interviews revealed four main themes: (1) being my own self, (2) a competent professional, (3) solving problems in a neurotypical world, and (4) relating and connecting. These themes reflect the men’s perception of their own self-determination including their autonomy, competence, and relatedness with others.ConclusionsThe men’s sense of success was derived from their ability to achieve competence in their work, act without help or influence from others and demonstrate a high level of self-awareness and self-reflection. Despite this, many continued to experience difficulty in the social areas of their lives.Implications: These findings suggest that self-determination theory may present an alternative and more positive means of enacting support programs for autistic individuals, and males in particular. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2396941520945522 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=438

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