[article]
| Titre : |
Adults with autism’s communication preferences with others with and without autism: A mixed-methods study |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Hannah DE LAET, Auteur ; Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur |
| Article en page(s) : |
202814 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Autism Double empathy problem Interaction Mixed-method study |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
While prevailing theories suggest social interaction difficulties are inherent to individuals with autism, the theory of the double empathy problem proposes that these difficulties result from a mismatch between neurologically different interaction partners. This theory also predicts less difficulty during interaction between individuals with autism. Existing studies enquiring the experiences of individuals with autism indeed suggest that they consider interaction with others with autism as easier. However, studies directly assessing experiences are scarce and often involve small sample sizes, warranting further investigation. In this study, adults with autism completed an online mixed-method questionnaire, consisting of 14 statements (N = 407) comparing various aspects of interaction between individuals with and without autism and six open-ended questions (N = 337). The statements revealed that adults with autism experienced all, except for one, aspects of communication to be better and easier with others who also have autism than with others who do not. The only aspect of communication they did not experience to be better was body language. The open-ended questions’ results mainly support the findings from the statements, but also provide additional nuance. Themes highlighted easier interactions between individuals with autism, characterized by mutual understanding and absence of judgment. Additionally, when they know someone also has autism, they feel less need to camouflage. However, some interaction difficulties were also noted. In conclusion, the experiences of adults with autism in our study align with the theory of the double empathy problem, however further systematic research is warranted to test this theory. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202814 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=581 |
in Research in Autism > 131 (March 2026) . - 202814
[article] Adults with autism’s communication preferences with others with and without autism: A mixed-methods study [texte imprimé] / Hannah DE LAET, Auteur ; Annabel D. NIJHOF, Auteur ; Jan R. WIERSEMA, Auteur . - 202814. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Research in Autism > 131 (March 2026) . - 202814
| Mots-clés : |
Autism Double empathy problem Interaction Mixed-method study |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
While prevailing theories suggest social interaction difficulties are inherent to individuals with autism, the theory of the double empathy problem proposes that these difficulties result from a mismatch between neurologically different interaction partners. This theory also predicts less difficulty during interaction between individuals with autism. Existing studies enquiring the experiences of individuals with autism indeed suggest that they consider interaction with others with autism as easier. However, studies directly assessing experiences are scarce and often involve small sample sizes, warranting further investigation. In this study, adults with autism completed an online mixed-method questionnaire, consisting of 14 statements (N = 407) comparing various aspects of interaction between individuals with and without autism and six open-ended questions (N = 337). The statements revealed that adults with autism experienced all, except for one, aspects of communication to be better and easier with others who also have autism than with others who do not. The only aspect of communication they did not experience to be better was body language. The open-ended questions’ results mainly support the findings from the statements, but also provide additional nuance. Themes highlighted easier interactions between individuals with autism, characterized by mutual understanding and absence of judgment. Additionally, when they know someone also has autism, they feel less need to camouflage. However, some interaction difficulties were also noted. In conclusion, the experiences of adults with autism in our study align with the theory of the double empathy problem, however further systematic research is warranted to test this theory. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202814 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=581 |
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Adults with autism’s communication preferences with others with and without autism: A mixed-methods study in Research in Autism, 131 (March 2026)
