Exactly the same but completely different: A thematic analysis of Clinical Psychologists’ conceptions of Autism across genders / Joshua T. B. MUGGLETON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 62 (June 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 62 (June 2019) . - p.75-84 Titre : Exactly the same but completely different: A thematic analysis of Clinical Psychologists’ conceptions of Autism across genders Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Joshua T. B. MUGGLETON, Auteur ; Ken MACMAHON, Auteur ; Katrina JOHNSTON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.75-84 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Gender  Sex  Diagnosis  Culture  Camouflage  Children  Young people Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Existing diagnostic criteria for autism do not indicate gender differences in the expression of core domains of the condition. Yet, an increasing body of research suggests that pronounced gender differences do exist. It may be that current diagnostic criteria do not capture individuals with a gender-specific presentation of autism. Method Fourteen Clinical Psychologists who routinely conduct autism assessments were interviewed about their conceptions of autism in children, and any gender differences therein. Thematic analysis was used, with thematic networks developed from data. Results Autism itself was conceptualised by clinicians as gender-neutral, with social communication and interaction at its core. Girls and boys were thought equally affected by autism, but girls were viewed as likely to be more socially aware and socially motivated, better at emotional recognition, and more internalising in their stress coping response, altering their presentation. Further, culture affects how a person with autism acts, and observers’ interpretations of these behaviours. Conclusions While existing diagnostic criteria provide appropriate coverage for the core features of autism, they may not capture everything about autism. Participants felt that restricted and repetitive behaviours and interests were less central to the concept of autism than social communication difficulties. Gender differences were identified in areas closely related to, but distinct from the diagnostic criteria. Consideration of these gender-specific presentations during assessment may aid diagnosticians. Participants’ themes provide an experienced-based narrative for understanding the interaction between autism and gender. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2019.03.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=389 [article] Exactly the same but completely different: A thematic analysis of Clinical Psychologists’ conceptions of Autism across genders [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Joshua T. B. MUGGLETON, Auteur ; Ken MACMAHON, Auteur ; Katrina JOHNSTON, Auteur . - p.75-84. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 62 (June 2019) . - p.75-84 Mots-clés : Autism  Gender  Sex  Diagnosis  Culture  Camouflage  Children  Young people Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Existing diagnostic criteria for autism do not indicate gender differences in the expression of core domains of the condition. Yet, an increasing body of research suggests that pronounced gender differences do exist. It may be that current diagnostic criteria do not capture individuals with a gender-specific presentation of autism. Method Fourteen Clinical Psychologists who routinely conduct autism assessments were interviewed about their conceptions of autism in children, and any gender differences therein. Thematic analysis was used, with thematic networks developed from data. Results Autism itself was conceptualised by clinicians as gender-neutral, with social communication and interaction at its core. Girls and boys were thought equally affected by autism, but girls were viewed as likely to be more socially aware and socially motivated, better at emotional recognition, and more internalising in their stress coping response, altering their presentation. Further, culture affects how a person with autism acts, and observers’ interpretations of these behaviours. Conclusions While existing diagnostic criteria provide appropriate coverage for the core features of autism, they may not capture everything about autism. Participants felt that restricted and repetitive behaviours and interests were less central to the concept of autism than social communication difficulties. Gender differences were identified in areas closely related to, but distinct from the diagnostic criteria. Consideration of these gender-specific presentations during assessment may aid diagnosticians. Participants’ themes provide an experienced-based narrative for understanding the interaction between autism and gender. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2019.03.004 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=389

When the mask comes off: Mothers' experiences of parenting a daughter with autism spectrum condition / James ANDERSON in Autism, 24-6 (August 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 24-6 (August 2020) . - p.1546-1556 Titre : When the mask comes off: Mothers' experiences of parenting a daughter with autism spectrum condition Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : James ANDERSON, Auteur ; Charles MARLEY, Auteur ; Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur ; Leonie CARTER, Auteur ; Ken MACMAHON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1546-1556 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum condition  daughters  girls  interpretative phenomenological analysis  masking  mothers  parenting Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents of children with autism spectrum condition report increased stress and difficulties compared with parents of typically developing children. Our knowledge and understanding of how autism spectrum condition presents in autistic females is currently limited and parents of this population may experience challenges when raising their daughter. Given that mothers are often the main caregiver of a child with autism spectrum condition, they may have useful insights into the experiences of parenting a daughter with autism spectrum condition. Therefore, a qualitative study was undertaken to explore what mothers' experiences are of parenting a daughter with autism spectrum condition. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 mothers of daughters with autism spectrum condition. The interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Five main themes emerged from the qualitative study ('Girls have autism too', 'She's a chameleon', 'The impact of the diagnosis', 'Impact on mums' and 'Day-to-day life'). The findings of this study expand our current knowledge of the experiences and challenges faced by mothers raising a daughter with autism spectrum condition. Mothers hold a vast amount of knowledge on their daughters' autism spectrum condition which could inform the diagnostic process and clinical practice. Considering these results, it is important that clinicians support mothers and the family system around children with an autism spectrum condition diagnosis. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320913668 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428 [article] When the mask comes off: Mothers' experiences of parenting a daughter with autism spectrum condition [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / James ANDERSON, Auteur ; Charles MARLEY, Auteur ; Karri GILLESPIE-SMITH, Auteur ; Leonie CARTER, Auteur ; Ken MACMAHON, Auteur . - p.1546-1556. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 24-6 (August 2020) . - p.1546-1556 Mots-clés : autism spectrum condition  daughters  girls  interpretative phenomenological analysis  masking  mothers  parenting Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Parents of children with autism spectrum condition report increased stress and difficulties compared with parents of typically developing children. Our knowledge and understanding of how autism spectrum condition presents in autistic females is currently limited and parents of this population may experience challenges when raising their daughter. Given that mothers are often the main caregiver of a child with autism spectrum condition, they may have useful insights into the experiences of parenting a daughter with autism spectrum condition. Therefore, a qualitative study was undertaken to explore what mothers' experiences are of parenting a daughter with autism spectrum condition. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 mothers of daughters with autism spectrum condition. The interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Five main themes emerged from the qualitative study ('Girls have autism too', 'She's a chameleon', 'The impact of the diagnosis', 'Impact on mums' and 'Day-to-day life'). The findings of this study expand our current knowledge of the experiences and challenges faced by mothers raising a daughter with autism spectrum condition. Mothers hold a vast amount of knowledge on their daughters' autism spectrum condition which could inform the diagnostic process and clinical practice. Considering these results, it is important that clinicians support mothers and the family system around children with an autism spectrum condition diagnosis. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320913668 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=428

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