Associations between coping strategies and mental health outcomes in autistic adults / Melanie MUNIANDY in Autism Research, 15-5 (May 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism Research > 15-5 (May 2022) . - p.929-944 Titre : Associations between coping strategies and mental health outcomes in autistic adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Melanie MUNIANDY, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.929-944 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adaptation, Psychological  Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications/epidemiology  Autistic Disorder/complications/psychology  Humans  Mental Health  Outcome Assessment, Health Care  adults  autism spectrum disorders  coping strategies  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Compared to the general population, mental health difficulties are commonly reported in autistic adults. However, the ways in which coping strategies are associated with mental health and well-being in this population remain unknown. Further, we do not know if, and if so, how these associations might differ to that of non-autistic adults. In this study, we hypothesized that in both our autistic (N = 255) and non-autistic (N = 165) adult samples, disengagement coping strategies (e.g., denial) would relate to poorer mental health and well-being, while engagement coping strategies (e.g., problem solving) would relate to better mental health and well-being. Regression analyses revealed that higher use of disengagement coping strategies was significantly associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression, and lower levels of well-being in both samples. In contrast, increased use of engagement coping strategies was associated with better well-being, but only in the autistic sample. Our results contribute to the characterization of negative and positive mental health outcomes in autistic adults from a coping perspective, with potential to offer novel information regarding coping strategies to consider when addressing support options for mental health difficulties in the autistic adult population. LAY SUMMARY: Mental health conditions (such as anxiety and depression) and poor well-being are commonly reported in autistic adults. Research suggests that how one copes with stress is associated with one's mental health and well-being. However, we have little information about how coping strategies relate to the mental health of autistic adults, and whether this might be different in non-autistic adults. In this study, we examined the relationship between coping strategies and mental health in a large group of autistic individuals aged 15-80?years. We then compared this with similar aged non-autistic individuals. We found that in both the autistic and non-autistic individuals, using more disengagement coping strategies (such as being in denial, blaming oneself) was related to poorer mental health and well-being. Additionally, using more engagement coping strategies (such as problem solving, acceptance) was related to better mental health and well-being, but only in the autistic individuals. These results can help inform support services, as they highlight the coping strategies that may need to be focused on (i.e., developing engagement coping strategies and reducing disengagement coping strategies) in order to better support the mental health of autistic individuals. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2694 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473 [article] Associations between coping strategies and mental health outcomes in autistic adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Melanie MUNIANDY, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur . - p.929-944. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism Research > 15-5 (May 2022) . - p.929-944 Mots-clés : Adaptation, Psychological  Adult  Autism Spectrum Disorder/complications/epidemiology  Autistic Disorder/complications/psychology  Humans  Mental Health  Outcome Assessment, Health Care  adults  autism spectrum disorders  coping strategies  well-being Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Compared to the general population, mental health difficulties are commonly reported in autistic adults. However, the ways in which coping strategies are associated with mental health and well-being in this population remain unknown. Further, we do not know if, and if so, how these associations might differ to that of non-autistic adults. In this study, we hypothesized that in both our autistic (N = 255) and non-autistic (N = 165) adult samples, disengagement coping strategies (e.g., denial) would relate to poorer mental health and well-being, while engagement coping strategies (e.g., problem solving) would relate to better mental health and well-being. Regression analyses revealed that higher use of disengagement coping strategies was significantly associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression, and lower levels of well-being in both samples. In contrast, increased use of engagement coping strategies was associated with better well-being, but only in the autistic sample. Our results contribute to the characterization of negative and positive mental health outcomes in autistic adults from a coping perspective, with potential to offer novel information regarding coping strategies to consider when addressing support options for mental health difficulties in the autistic adult population. LAY SUMMARY: Mental health conditions (such as anxiety and depression) and poor well-being are commonly reported in autistic adults. Research suggests that how one copes with stress is associated with one's mental health and well-being. However, we have little information about how coping strategies relate to the mental health of autistic adults, and whether this might be different in non-autistic adults. In this study, we examined the relationship between coping strategies and mental health in a large group of autistic individuals aged 15-80?years. We then compared this with similar aged non-autistic individuals. We found that in both the autistic and non-autistic individuals, using more disengagement coping strategies (such as being in denial, blaming oneself) was related to poorer mental health and well-being. Additionally, using more engagement coping strategies (such as problem solving, acceptance) was related to better mental health and well-being, but only in the autistic individuals. These results can help inform support services, as they highlight the coping strategies that may need to be focused on (i.e., developing engagement coping strategies and reducing disengagement coping strategies) in order to better support the mental health of autistic individuals. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aur.2694 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=473

Autistic Adults' Experiences of Diagnosis Disclosure / Yunhe HUANG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-12 (December 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-12 (December 2022) . - p.5301-5307 Titre : Autistic Adults' Experiences of Diagnosis Disclosure Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Yunhe HUANG, Auteur ; Ye In Jane HWANG, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Lauren P LAWSON, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur Année de publication : 2022 Article en page(s) : p.5301-5307 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult  Humans  Disclosure  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Social Stigma  Prejudice  Adults  Autism  Diagnosis  Mixed-methods  Stigma Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : As autism is an invisible and often stigmatised condition, disclosing the diagnosis may lead to both support and/or discrimination. This mixed-methods questionnaire study examined autistic adults' experiences of disclosure in various contexts. The sample consisted of 393 participants aged 17-83 years from two longitudinal surveys. Almost all participants disclosed their diagnosis to someone, most commonly to friends. A significant minority of participants studying and/or working at the time had not disclosed to their education provider/employer. Content analysis of open-ended responses showed participants desired to gain understanding and support from disclosure but feared prejudice. While some received support, others encountered dismissiveness and misunderstanding. Findings highlight the need to improve autism understanding and reduce stigma within and beyond educational and employment contexts. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05384-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=489 [article] Autistic Adults' Experiences of Diagnosis Disclosure [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Yunhe HUANG, Auteur ; Ye In Jane HWANG, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Lauren P LAWSON, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur . - 2022 . - p.5301-5307. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-12 (December 2022) . - p.5301-5307 Mots-clés : Adult  Humans  Disclosure  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Social Stigma  Prejudice  Adults  Autism  Diagnosis  Mixed-methods  Stigma Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : As autism is an invisible and often stigmatised condition, disclosing the diagnosis may lead to both support and/or discrimination. This mixed-methods questionnaire study examined autistic adults' experiences of disclosure in various contexts. The sample consisted of 393 participants aged 17-83 years from two longitudinal surveys. Almost all participants disclosed their diagnosis to someone, most commonly to friends. A significant minority of participants studying and/or working at the time had not disclosed to their education provider/employer. Content analysis of open-ended responses showed participants desired to gain understanding and support from disclosure but feared prejudice. While some received support, others encountered dismissiveness and misunderstanding. Findings highlight the need to improve autism understanding and reduce stigma within and beyond educational and employment contexts. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05384-z Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=489

Brief Report: Psychometric Properties of the Patient Health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9) in Autistic Adults / Samuel R. C. ARNOLD in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50-6 (June 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-6 (June 2020) . - p.2217-2225 Titre : Brief Report: Psychometric Properties of the Patient Health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9) in Autistic Adults Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Mirko ULJAREVIC, Auteur ; Ye In HWANG, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2217-2225 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adults  Autism  Depression  Factor analysis  Phq-9  Validation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite the high prevalence of depression and other mental illnesses in autistic adults, screening instruments such as the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) have not been specifically validated in an autistic sample. Using data from two Autism CRC longitudinal studies (n?=?581), confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor model (somatic and cognitive/affective) in the autistic sample and one-factor model in the community comparison sample. Confirmatory bifactor analysis also supported use of the PHQ-9 total score in autism. Good convergent validity was found with two measures of psychological well-being for PHQ-9 total and subdomain scores. The PHQ-9 is a useful tool for autism research allowing comparison across autistic and non-autistic participants. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03947-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=425 [article] Brief Report: Psychometric Properties of the Patient Health Questionaire-9 (PHQ-9) in Autistic Adults [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Mirko ULJAREVIC, Auteur ; Ye In HWANG, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur ; Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur . - p.2217-2225. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 50-6 (June 2020) . - p.2217-2225 Mots-clés : Adults  Autism  Depression  Factor analysis  Phq-9  Validation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Despite the high prevalence of depression and other mental illnesses in autistic adults, screening instruments such as the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) have not been specifically validated in an autistic sample. Using data from two Autism CRC longitudinal studies (n?=?581), confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor model (somatic and cognitive/affective) in the autistic sample and one-factor model in the community comparison sample. Confirmatory bifactor analysis also supported use of the PHQ-9 total score in autism. Good convergent validity was found with two measures of psychological well-being for PHQ-9 total and subdomain scores. The PHQ-9 is a useful tool for autism research allowing comparison across autistic and non-autistic participants. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-03947-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=425

Choose your Own Adventure: Pathways to Adulthood Autism Diagnosis in Australia / Yunhe HUANG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-7 (July 2022)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-7 (July 2022) . - p.2984-2996 Titre : Choose your Own Adventure: Pathways to Adulthood Autism Diagnosis in Australia Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Yunhe HUANG, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Kitty-Rose FOLEY, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2984-2996 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Adult  Australia  Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Communication  Humans  Surveys and Questionnaires  Adults  Autism  Diagnosis  Mixed-methods Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Pathways to diagnosis in adulthood are poorly understood. Even less is known about undiagnosed adults who believe they may be autistic. This mixed-methods online survey examined adults' journeys from initial concern to receiving the diagnosis. Quantitative findings showed the diagnostic process to be highly heterogeneous. Qualitative analysis identified desires for explanation and support as motives for seeking diagnosis. Cost and fear of not being taken seriously were major barriers, echoed by qualitative responses that described the process as confusing, expensive and time-consuming. While most participants were satisfied with the diagnosis, their emotional reactions were complex. Findings support the need for thoroughly implementing national guidelines, and for improved knowledge and communication in mainstream clinicians encountering clients with possible autism characteristics. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05169-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=477 [article] Choose your Own Adventure: Pathways to Adulthood Autism Diagnosis in Australia [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Yunhe HUANG, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Kitty-Rose FOLEY, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur . - p.2984-2996. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 52-7 (July 2022) . - p.2984-2996 Mots-clés : Adult  Australia  Autism Spectrum Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Autistic Disorder/diagnosis/psychology  Communication  Humans  Surveys and Questionnaires  Adults  Autism  Diagnosis  Mixed-methods Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Pathways to diagnosis in adulthood are poorly understood. Even less is known about undiagnosed adults who believe they may be autistic. This mixed-methods online survey examined adults' journeys from initial concern to receiving the diagnosis. Quantitative findings showed the diagnostic process to be highly heterogeneous. Qualitative analysis identified desires for explanation and support as motives for seeking diagnosis. Cost and fear of not being taken seriously were major barriers, echoed by qualitative responses that described the process as confusing, expensive and time-consuming. While most participants were satisfied with the diagnosis, their emotional reactions were complex. Findings support the need for thoroughly implementing national guidelines, and for improved knowledge and communication in mainstream clinicians encountering clients with possible autism characteristics. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05169-4 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=477

Cross-sectional and longitudinal predictors of quality of life in autistic individuals from adolescence to adulthood: The role of mental health and sleep quality / Lauren P. LAWSON in Autism, 24-4 (May 2020)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 24-4 (May 2020) . - p.954-967 Titre : Cross-sectional and longitudinal predictors of quality of life in autistic individuals from adolescence to adulthood: The role of mental health and sleep quality Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Alexandra HASCHEK, Auteur ; Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur ; Josh VARTULI, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.954-967 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : adults  anxiety  autism spectrum disorders  depression  quality of life  sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research shows that autistic adults are at risk of a range of physical (e.g. sleep difficulties) and mental health (e.g. anxiety) conditions, as well as lower employment and post-secondary education participation; these all can affect one's quality of life. However, we have little information about what affects quality of life for autistic individuals across the lifespan and whether this differs from non-autistic people. We determined what factors (e.g. mental or physical health challenges) affected quality of life in a large group of autistic individuals aged 15-80?years compared with similar age non-autistic individuals. We also examined what factors affected quality of life of the autistic group 2 years later. We found a similar pattern of results for the autistic and non-autistic groups; depression symptoms, psychological well-being, sleep quality and autonomic symptoms (e.g. sweating) were all significant predictors of quality of life. In addition, among the autistic group, baseline quality of life had the most influence on quality of life 2 years later. These results have implications for support services, as they highlight the relationship between mental health (especially depression) and quality of life. Given that sleep challenges (e.g. insomnia) are related to mental health, an intervention addressing both insomnia and mental health may be most useful in helping autistic individuals improve their quality of life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320908107 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=425 [article] Cross-sectional and longitudinal predictors of quality of life in autistic individuals from adolescence to adulthood: The role of mental health and sleep quality [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Lauren P. LAWSON, Auteur ; Amanda L. RICHDALE, Auteur ; Alexandra HASCHEK, Auteur ; Rebecca L. FLOWER, Auteur ; Josh VARTULI, Auteur ; Samuel R. C. ARNOLD, Auteur ; Julian N. TROLLOR, Auteur . - p.954-967. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 24-4 (May 2020) . - p.954-967 Mots-clés : adults  anxiety  autism spectrum disorders  depression  quality of life  sleep Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research shows that autistic adults are at risk of a range of physical (e.g. sleep difficulties) and mental health (e.g. anxiety) conditions, as well as lower employment and post-secondary education participation; these all can affect one's quality of life. However, we have little information about what affects quality of life for autistic individuals across the lifespan and whether this differs from non-autistic people. We determined what factors (e.g. mental or physical health challenges) affected quality of life in a large group of autistic individuals aged 15-80?years compared with similar age non-autistic individuals. We also examined what factors affected quality of life of the autistic group 2 years later. We found a similar pattern of results for the autistic and non-autistic groups; depression symptoms, psychological well-being, sleep quality and autonomic symptoms (e.g. sweating) were all significant predictors of quality of life. In addition, among the autistic group, baseline quality of life had the most influence on quality of life 2 years later. These results have implications for support services, as they highlight the relationship between mental health (especially depression) and quality of life. Given that sleep challenges (e.g. insomnia) are related to mental health, an intervention addressing both insomnia and mental health may be most useful in helping autistic individuals improve their quality of life. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1362361320908107 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=425

Defining autistic burnout through experts by lived experience: Grounded Delphi method investigating #AutisticBurnout / J. M. HIGGINS in Autism, 25-8 (November 2021)  

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Diagnosis of autism in adulthood: A scoping review / Yunhe HUANG in Autism, 24-6 (August 2020)  

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Employment profiles of autistic adults in Australia / M. HARVERY in Autism Research, 14-10 (October 2021)  

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Experiences of Support Following Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood / Samuel R. C. ARNOLD ; Kitty-Rose FOLEY ; Julian N. TROLLOR in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-2 (February 2024)  

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Factor structure and psychometric properties of the brief Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale for adults on the autism spectrum / Ye In Jane HWANG in Autism, 24-6 (August 2020)  

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Factors associated with age at autism diagnosis in a community sample of Australian adults / Y. HUANG in Autism Research, 14-12 (December 2021)  

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Inter-relationships between trait resilience, coping strategies, and mental health outcomes in autistic adults / M. MUNIANDY in Autism Research, 14-10 (October 2021)  

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Predictors of the Quality of Life of Informal Carers of Adults on the Autism Spectrum / Marisse T. SONIDO in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-7 (July 2022)  

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A Qualitative Study of Adults' and Support Persons' Experiences of Support After Autism Diagnosis / Yunhe HUANG in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54-3 (March 2024)  

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Understanding anxiety in adults on the autism spectrum: An investigation of its relationship with intolerance of uncertainty, sensory sensitivities and repetitive behaviours / Ye In Jane HWANG in Autism, 24-2 (February 2020)  

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