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| Titre : |
A survey of professionals’ experiences of using the Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA) in diagnostic practice |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Jane GOODWIN, Auteur ; Sarah WIGHAM, Auteur ; Barry INGHAM, Auteur ; Ruby HERRINGTON, Auteur ; Ann Le COUTEUR, Auteur ; Jeremy R. PARR, Auteur |
| Article en page(s) : |
202804 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Adult Autism Diagnosis Interview Assessment Professionals |
| Résumé : |
Purpose We aimed to investigate how the Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA) is being used in clinical practice and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) professionals’ views on clinical utility. Methods 1092 professionals trained in the ACIA from the UK and internationally were contacted via email to complete an online questionnaire focused on current ACIA use, implementation, clinical utility, and views about training. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis were used to analyse quantitative data. For open text responses, Framework Analysis was used. Results 337 professionals consented and completed the questionnaire. Of these, 257 answered all the questions (76 % from the UK). 232 professionals reported they had used the ACIA materials and 97 % found it helpful in enabling a decision about whether people do or do not meet criteria for autism. 92 % found the ACIA useful when giving feedback to the person being assessed. 89 % found the ACIA useful when writing reports. Professionals reported that 89 % of people having an autism assessment found the ACIA acceptable and useful. Following training and ACIA use, professionals in privately funded services reported improved skills in assessing possible autism in adults compared to those in publicly funded diagnostic services. Conclusions Most professionals who responded to the survey use the ACIA, and reported that the interviews are useful and acceptable for the assessment of autism in adulthood. Face validity and clinical utility in clinical practice was demonstrated. This interview and accessibility of training address an autism community research priority. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202804 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=583 |
in Research in Autism > 132 (April 2026) . - 202804
[article] A survey of professionals’ experiences of using the Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA) in diagnostic practice [texte imprimé] / Jane GOODWIN, Auteur ; Sarah WIGHAM, Auteur ; Barry INGHAM, Auteur ; Ruby HERRINGTON, Auteur ; Ann Le COUTEUR, Auteur ; Jeremy R. PARR, Auteur . - 202804. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Research in Autism > 132 (April 2026) . - 202804
| Mots-clés : |
Adult Autism Diagnosis Interview Assessment Professionals |
| Résumé : |
Purpose We aimed to investigate how the Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA) is being used in clinical practice and multi-disciplinary team (MDT) professionals’ views on clinical utility. Methods 1092 professionals trained in the ACIA from the UK and internationally were contacted via email to complete an online questionnaire focused on current ACIA use, implementation, clinical utility, and views about training. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis were used to analyse quantitative data. For open text responses, Framework Analysis was used. Results 337 professionals consented and completed the questionnaire. Of these, 257 answered all the questions (76 % from the UK). 232 professionals reported they had used the ACIA materials and 97 % found it helpful in enabling a decision about whether people do or do not meet criteria for autism. 92 % found the ACIA useful when giving feedback to the person being assessed. 89 % found the ACIA useful when writing reports. Professionals reported that 89 % of people having an autism assessment found the ACIA acceptable and useful. Following training and ACIA use, professionals in privately funded services reported improved skills in assessing possible autism in adults compared to those in publicly funded diagnostic services. Conclusions Most professionals who responded to the survey use the ACIA, and reported that the interviews are useful and acceptable for the assessment of autism in adulthood. Face validity and clinical utility in clinical practice was demonstrated. This interview and accessibility of training address an autism community research priority. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202804 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=583 |
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A survey of professionals’ experiences of using the Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA) in diagnostic practice in Research in Autism, 132 (April 2026)
