Autism Through the Ages: A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding How Age and Age of Diagnosis Affect Quality of Life / Gray ATHERTON in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-8 (August 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-8 (August 2022) . - p.3639-3654 Titre : Autism Through the Ages: A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding How Age and Age of Diagnosis Affect Quality of Life Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Gray ATHERTON, Auteur ; Emma EDISBURY, Auteur ; Andrea PIOVESAN, Auteur ; Liam CROSS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3639-3654 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult  Age Factors  Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Humans  Mental Health  Quality of Life/psychology  Adulthood  Autism  Autism quotient  Mixed methods  Quality of life Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A significant proportion of autistic adults today were not diagnosed until later in life, a group referred to as the 'lost generation,' which may affect mental health. In Study 1 we explored quality of life and autistic trait levels in 420 autistic and TD adults, and in Study 2 we explored the experiences of 8 autistic adults diagnosed as adults. We found that autistic adults had lower quality of life outcomes and higher autistic trait levels which related to age of diagnosis, and qualitative findings indicated that while adults were empowered by their new diagnosis, they still require specialized supports. Our findings are discussed, emphasizing future directions and implications for the current care system in place for autistic adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05235-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=485 [article] Autism Through the Ages: A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding How Age and Age of Diagnosis Affect Quality of Life [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Gray ATHERTON, Auteur ; Emma EDISBURY, Auteur ; Andrea PIOVESAN, Auteur ; Liam CROSS, Auteur . - p.3639-3654. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-8 (August 2022) . - p.3639-3654 Mots-clés : Adult  Age Factors  Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Humans  Mental Health  Quality of Life/psychology  Adulthood  Autism  Autism quotient  Mixed methods  Quality of life Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A significant proportion of autistic adults today were not diagnosed until later in life, a group referred to as the 'lost generation,' which may affect mental health. In Study 1 we explored quality of life and autistic trait levels in 420 autistic and TD adults, and in Study 2 we explored the experiences of 8 autistic adults diagnosed as adults. We found that autistic adults had lower quality of life outcomes and higher autistic trait levels which related to age of diagnosis, and qualitative findings indicated that while adults were empowered by their new diagnosis, they still require specialized supports. Our findings are discussed, emphasizing future directions and implications for the current care system in place for autistic adults. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05235-x Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=485

'They ask no questions and pass no criticism': A mixed-methods study exploring pet ownership in autism / Gray ATHERTON in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-8 (August 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-8 (August 2023) . - p.3280-3294 Titre : 'They ask no questions and pass no criticism': A mixed-methods study exploring pet ownership in autism Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Gray ATHERTON, Auteur ; Emma EDISBURY, Auteur ; Andrea PIOVESAN, Auteur ; Liam CROSS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.3280-3294 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many autistic people cite a strong attachment to animals, and some studies suggest they may even show a bias towards animals over people. This mixed-methods study explored companion animal attachment in the adult autistic community. In a quantitative study with 735 people, we found that autistic adults were equally attached to their pets as neurotypicals but were less likely to own them, even though pet ownership corresponded with better mental health outcomes. Substituting pets for people also served as a compensatory mechanism for social contact in the autistic sample. In a second qualitative study, we explored the lived experiences of 16 autistic pet owners. The interpretive phenomenological analysis highlighted the benefits and the barriers to animal companionship. Together these mixed methods findings underline how pets improve the lives of their autistic owners. We conclude with specific recommendations for increasing animal companionship opportunities for autistic adults. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05622-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=508 [article] 'They ask no questions and pass no criticism': A mixed-methods study exploring pet ownership in autism [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Gray ATHERTON, Auteur ; Emma EDISBURY, Auteur ; Andrea PIOVESAN, Auteur ; Liam CROSS, Auteur . - p.3280-3294. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-8 (August 2023) . - p.3280-3294 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Many autistic people cite a strong attachment to animals, and some studies suggest they may even show a bias towards animals over people. This mixed-methods study explored companion animal attachment in the adult autistic community. In a quantitative study with 735 people, we found that autistic adults were equally attached to their pets as neurotypicals but were less likely to own them, even though pet ownership corresponded with better mental health outcomes. Substituting pets for people also served as a compensatory mechanism for social contact in the autistic sample. In a second qualitative study, we explored the lived experiences of 16 autistic pet owners. The interpretive phenomenological analysis highlighted the benefits and the barriers to animal companionship. Together these mixed methods findings underline how pets improve the lives of their autistic owners. We conclude with specific recommendations for increasing animal companionship opportunities for autistic adults. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05622-y Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=508

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