Characterising the Sexuality and Sexual Experiences of Autistic Females / L. A. PECORA in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49-12 (December 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 49-12 (December 2019) . - p.4834-4846 Titre : Characterising the Sexuality and Sexual Experiences of Autistic Females Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : L. A. PECORA, Auteur ; G. I. HANCOCK, Auteur ; G. B. MESIBOV, Auteur ; M. A. STOKES, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4834-4846 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Females  Sexual functioning  Sexuality  Women Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Current understandings of the sexuality of autistic females have been predominantly drawn from qualitative studies. This study aimed to quantitatively examine the sexual functioning of autistic females (N = 135), by comparing these to the sexual interest, behaviours, and experiences to 96 autistic males and 161 typically developing females. Autistic females reported less sexual interest, yet more experiences than autistic males. More autistic females also reported engaging in sexual behaviours that were later regretted, unwanted, or receiving unwanted sexual advances. Differences between autistic and typically developing females were significant. Results indicate that due to a mismatch between less sexual interest, yet increased sexual behaviours, autistic women are at greater risk of negative sexual experiences including victimisation and abuse than autistic men. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04204-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=411 [article] Characterising the Sexuality and Sexual Experiences of Autistic Females [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / L. A. PECORA, Auteur ; G. I. HANCOCK, Auteur ; G. B. MESIBOV, Auteur ; M. A. STOKES, Auteur . - p.4834-4846. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 49-12 (December 2019) . - p.4834-4846 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Females  Sexual functioning  Sexuality  Women Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Current understandings of the sexuality of autistic females have been predominantly drawn from qualitative studies. This study aimed to quantitatively examine the sexual functioning of autistic females (N = 135), by comparing these to the sexual interest, behaviours, and experiences to 96 autistic males and 161 typically developing females. Autistic females reported less sexual interest, yet more experiences than autistic males. More autistic females also reported engaging in sexual behaviours that were later regretted, unwanted, or receiving unwanted sexual advances. Differences between autistic and typically developing females were significant. Results indicate that due to a mismatch between less sexual interest, yet increased sexual behaviours, autistic women are at greater risk of negative sexual experiences including victimisation and abuse than autistic men. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04204-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=411

Gender identity and sexual orientation in autism spectrum disorder / R. GEORGE in Autism, 22-8 (November 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 22-8 (November 2018) . - p.970-982 Titre : Gender identity and sexual orientation in autism spectrum disorder Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : R. GEORGE, Auteur ; M. A. STOKES, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.970-982 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : and transgender  autism spectrum disorder  bisexual  gay  gender identity  gender-dysphoria  heterosexuality  homosexuality  lesbian  sexual orientation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Clinical impressions indicate that there is an overrepresentation of gender-dysphoria within the autism spectrum disorder. However, little is presently known about the demographics of gender-identity issues in autism spectrum disorder. Based upon what little is known, we hypothesized that there would be an increased prevalence of gender-dysphoria among those with autism spectrum disorder compared to a typically developing population. We surveyed gender-dysphoria with the Gender-Identity/Gender-Dysphoria Questionnaire among 90 males and 219 females with autism spectrum disorder and compared these rates to those of 103 males and 158 females without autism spectrum disorder. When compared to typically developing individuals, autistic individuals reported a higher number of gender-dysphoric traits. Rates of gender-dysphoria in the group with autism spectrum disorder were significantly higher than reported in the wider population. Mediation analysis found that the relationship between autistic traits and sexual orientation was mediated by gender-dysphoric traits. Results suggest that autism spectrum disorder presents a unique experience to the formation and consolidation of gender identity, and for some autistic individuals, their sexual orientation relates to their gender experience. It is important that clinicians working with autism spectrum disorder are aware of the gender-diversity in this population so that the necessary support for healthy socio-sexual functioning and mental well-being is provided. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361317714587 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=370 [article] Gender identity and sexual orientation in autism spectrum disorder [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / R. GEORGE, Auteur ; M. A. STOKES, Auteur . - p.970-982. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 22-8 (November 2018) . - p.970-982 Mots-clés : and transgender  autism spectrum disorder  bisexual  gay  gender identity  gender-dysphoria  heterosexuality  homosexuality  lesbian  sexual orientation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Clinical impressions indicate that there is an overrepresentation of gender-dysphoria within the autism spectrum disorder. However, little is presently known about the demographics of gender-identity issues in autism spectrum disorder. Based upon what little is known, we hypothesized that there would be an increased prevalence of gender-dysphoria among those with autism spectrum disorder compared to a typically developing population. We surveyed gender-dysphoria with the Gender-Identity/Gender-Dysphoria Questionnaire among 90 males and 219 females with autism spectrum disorder and compared these rates to those of 103 males and 158 females without autism spectrum disorder. When compared to typically developing individuals, autistic individuals reported a higher number of gender-dysphoric traits. Rates of gender-dysphoria in the group with autism spectrum disorder were significantly higher than reported in the wider population. Mediation analysis found that the relationship between autistic traits and sexual orientation was mediated by gender-dysphoric traits. Results suggest that autism spectrum disorder presents a unique experience to the formation and consolidation of gender identity, and for some autistic individuals, their sexual orientation relates to their gender experience. It is important that clinicians working with autism spectrum disorder are aware of the gender-diversity in this population so that the necessary support for healthy socio-sexual functioning and mental well-being is provided. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361317714587 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=370

A Quantitative Analysis of Mental Health Among Sexual and Gender Minority Groups in ASD / R. GEORGE in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48-6 (June 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-6 (June 2018) . - p.2052-2063 Titre : A Quantitative Analysis of Mental Health Among Sexual and Gender Minority Groups in ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : R. GEORGE, Auteur ; M. A. STOKES, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2052-2063 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Gender  Sexual orientation  Sexuality  Well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is increased mental-health adversity among individuals with autism spectrum disorder. At the same time, sexual and gender minority groups experience poorer mental-health when compared to heteronormative populations. Recent research suggests that autistic individuals report increased non-heterosexuality and gender-dysphoric traits. The current study aimed to investigate whether as membership of minority grouping becomes increasingly narrowed, mental health worsened. The present study compared the rates of depression, anxiety, and stress using the DASS-21 and Personal Well-Being using the personal well-being index between 261 typically-developing individuals and 309 autistic individuals. As membership to a minority group became more restrictive, mental health symptoms worsened (p < .01), suggesting stressors added. Specialized care is recommended for this vulnerable cohort. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3469-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=361 [article] A Quantitative Analysis of Mental Health Among Sexual and Gender Minority Groups in ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / R. GEORGE, Auteur ; M. A. STOKES, Auteur . - p.2052-2063. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-6 (June 2018) . - p.2052-2063 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Gender  Sexual orientation  Sexuality  Well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There is increased mental-health adversity among individuals with autism spectrum disorder. At the same time, sexual and gender minority groups experience poorer mental-health when compared to heteronormative populations. Recent research suggests that autistic individuals report increased non-heterosexuality and gender-dysphoric traits. The current study aimed to investigate whether as membership of minority grouping becomes increasingly narrowed, mental health worsened. The present study compared the rates of depression, anxiety, and stress using the DASS-21 and Personal Well-Being using the personal well-being index between 261 typically-developing individuals and 309 autistic individuals. As membership to a minority group became more restrictive, mental health symptoms worsened (p < .01), suggesting stressors added. Specialized care is recommended for this vulnerable cohort. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3469-1 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=361

The association between COVID-19, personal wellbeing, depression, and suicide risk factors in Australian autistic adults / D. HEDLEY in Autism Research, 14-12 (December 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 14-12 (December 2021) . - p.2663-2676 Titre : The association between COVID-19, personal wellbeing, depression, and suicide risk factors in Australian autistic adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : D. HEDLEY, Auteur ; S. M. HAYWARD, Auteur ; K. DENNEY, Auteur ; M. ULJAREVIC, Auteur ; S. BURY, Auteur ; E. SAHIN, Auteur ; C. M. BROWN, Auteur ; A. CLAPPERTON, Auteur ; Cheryl DISSANAYAKE, Auteur ; J. ROBINSON, Auteur ; J. TROLLOR, Auteur ; M. A. STOKES, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2663-2676 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult  Australia/epidemiology  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder  Covid-19  Depression/epidemiology  Female  Humans  Male  Pandemics  Risk Factors  SARS-CoV-2  Suicide  COVID-19 pandemic  adults  depression  gender  wellbeing  Prevention Research fellowship. Mirko Uljarevi? is supported by a Discovery Early  Career Researcher Award from the Australian Research Council (DE180100632). Jo  Robinson is supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)  Career Development Fellowship (APP1142348) and a University of Melbourne Dame Kate  Campbell Fellowship. The authors declare no actual or potential conflict of  interest. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the world's population, with particularly negative effects on vulnerable populations, including autistic people. Although some consensus regarding specific impact on aspects of wellbeing and mental health in autism is starting to emerge, it is unclear whether the pandemic has increased suicide risk. The goals of this study were to examine (a) potential associations between COVID-19 impact and depression, personal wellbeing, and suicide risk factors in Australian autistic adults and (b) age and gender effects. The COVID-19 Impact Scale (CIS), Personal Wellbeing Index, Patient Health Questionnaire, and the Suicide Behavior Questionnaire, Revised (SBQ-R), were administered to 111 autistic adults aged 20 to 71?years during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. COVID-19 impact showed small associations with poorer personal wellbeing (r?=?-0.224, p?= 0.023, [-0.409, -0.016]) and higher depressive symptoms (r?= 0.268, p?= 0.006, [0.056, 0.445]) and was not associated with the SBQ-R suicide risk score (r?= 0.081, p?= 0.418, [-0.118, 0.264). No significant effects were identified for age. Although model results were similar for women and men, the strength of the associations between personal wellbeing and depression (z?=?-2.16, p?= 0.015), and depression and SBQ-R suicide risk (z?= 1.961, p?= 0.025), were stronger in women than in men. Qualitative analysis of an open response question from the CIS suggested that the pandemic had both positive and negative impacts on participants. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a large impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the world's population, particularly vulnerable populations such as autistic people. It is not known if these impacts on mental health and wellbeing have increased suicide risk. Our findings suggest that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may be associated with poorer wellbeing and higher depression, but is not associated with suicide risk. Overall, autistic people reported both positive and negative impacts of the pandemic on their lives. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2614 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=450 [article] The association between COVID-19, personal wellbeing, depression, and suicide risk factors in Australian autistic adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / D. HEDLEY, Auteur ; S. M. HAYWARD, Auteur ; K. DENNEY, Auteur ; M. ULJAREVIC, Auteur ; S. BURY, Auteur ; E. SAHIN, Auteur ; C. M. BROWN, Auteur ; A. CLAPPERTON, Auteur ; Cheryl DISSANAYAKE, Auteur ; J. ROBINSON, Auteur ; J. TROLLOR, Auteur ; M. A. STOKES, Auteur . - p.2663-2676. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 14-12 (December 2021) . - p.2663-2676 Mots-clés : Adult  Australia/epidemiology  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Autistic Disorder  Covid-19  Depression/epidemiology  Female  Humans  Male  Pandemics  Risk Factors  SARS-CoV-2  Suicide  COVID-19 pandemic  adults  depression  gender  wellbeing  Prevention Research fellowship. Mirko Uljarevi? is supported by a Discovery Early  Career Researcher Award from the Australian Research Council (DE180100632). Jo  Robinson is supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)  Career Development Fellowship (APP1142348) and a University of Melbourne Dame Kate  Campbell Fellowship. The authors declare no actual or potential conflict of  interest. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the world's population, with particularly negative effects on vulnerable populations, including autistic people. Although some consensus regarding specific impact on aspects of wellbeing and mental health in autism is starting to emerge, it is unclear whether the pandemic has increased suicide risk. The goals of this study were to examine (a) potential associations between COVID-19 impact and depression, personal wellbeing, and suicide risk factors in Australian autistic adults and (b) age and gender effects. The COVID-19 Impact Scale (CIS), Personal Wellbeing Index, Patient Health Questionnaire, and the Suicide Behavior Questionnaire, Revised (SBQ-R), were administered to 111 autistic adults aged 20 to 71?years during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. COVID-19 impact showed small associations with poorer personal wellbeing (r?=?-0.224, p?= 0.023, [-0.409, -0.016]) and higher depressive symptoms (r?= 0.268, p?= 0.006, [0.056, 0.445]) and was not associated with the SBQ-R suicide risk score (r?= 0.081, p?= 0.418, [-0.118, 0.264). No significant effects were identified for age. Although model results were similar for women and men, the strength of the associations between personal wellbeing and depression (z?=?-2.16, p?= 0.015), and depression and SBQ-R suicide risk (z?= 1.961, p?= 0.025), were stronger in women than in men. Qualitative analysis of an open response question from the CIS suggested that the pandemic had both positive and negative impacts on participants. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a large impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the world's population, particularly vulnerable populations such as autistic people. It is not known if these impacts on mental health and wellbeing have increased suicide risk. Our findings suggest that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may be associated with poorer wellbeing and higher depression, but is not associated with suicide risk. Overall, autistic people reported both positive and negative impacts of the pandemic on their lives. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2614 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=450

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