40 recherche sur le mot-clé 'Females'

Barriers and facilitators towards an autism diagnosis for females within healthcare: A thematic analysis of interviews with UK healthcare professionals / Chris ASHWIN in Research in Autism, 121-122 (March-April 2025)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 121-122 (March-April 2025) . - 202547 Titre : Barriers and facilitators towards an autism diagnosis for females within healthcare: A thematic analysis of interviews with UK healthcare professionals Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Chris ASHWIN, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202547 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Females  Healthcare  Barriers  Facilitators  Diagnosis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There has been growing recognition that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents differently in females than in males, and our current understanding of autism is male-centric. This may produce barriers towards appropriate recognition of autistic characteristics in key social areas, such as healthcare, which could affect referral for assessments and accurate autism diagnosis for females. While there are many studies reporting about patient perspectives on the autism diagnostic process, there is a dearth of research investigating the perspectives of healthcare professionals about the female presentation of autism. The present study aimed to explore the perspectives of NHS healthcare professionals (HCPs) on the recognition, referral, and diagnosis of autism in female patients across the lifespan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven NHS HCPs and a reflexive thematic analysis was carried out to identify the key themes. The results revealed themes about gender biases and diagnostic overshadowing as important general barriers towards autism recognition and diagnosis for females within the NHS healthcare system. Themes involving systemic barriers were also identified as limiting the recognition of female autistic presentation, which included issues about time constraints and a lack of training. Several facilitators towards better diagnosis of autism in females were identified, which emphasised changes to current practice and diagnostic criteria to better account for the heterogeneity of female autism, and a more integrated approach to referrals with the education sector. Together, these findings have implications for healthcare service development and implementation for the classification of autism, suggesting targeted training and diagnostic adaptions to improve the experience and accuracy of the pathway of females for a diagnosis of autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202547 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555 [article] Barriers and facilitators towards an autism diagnosis for females within healthcare: A thematic analysis of interviews with UK healthcare professionals [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Chris ASHWIN, Auteur . - 202547. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 121-122 (March-April 2025) . - 202547 Mots-clés : Autism  Females  Healthcare  Barriers  Facilitators  Diagnosis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : There has been growing recognition that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents differently in females than in males, and our current understanding of autism is male-centric. This may produce barriers towards appropriate recognition of autistic characteristics in key social areas, such as healthcare, which could affect referral for assessments and accurate autism diagnosis for females. While there are many studies reporting about patient perspectives on the autism diagnostic process, there is a dearth of research investigating the perspectives of healthcare professionals about the female presentation of autism. The present study aimed to explore the perspectives of NHS healthcare professionals (HCPs) on the recognition, referral, and diagnosis of autism in female patients across the lifespan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven NHS HCPs and a reflexive thematic analysis was carried out to identify the key themes. The results revealed themes about gender biases and diagnostic overshadowing as important general barriers towards autism recognition and diagnosis for females within the NHS healthcare system. Themes involving systemic barriers were also identified as limiting the recognition of female autistic presentation, which included issues about time constraints and a lack of training. Several facilitators towards better diagnosis of autism in females were identified, which emphasised changes to current practice and diagnostic criteria to better account for the heterogeneity of female autism, and a more integrated approach to referrals with the education sector. Together, these findings have implications for healthcare service development and implementation for the classification of autism, suggesting targeted training and diagnostic adaptions to improve the experience and accuracy of the pathway of females for a diagnosis of autism. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202547 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=555

Brief Report: Does Gender Matter in Intervention for ASD? Examining the Impact of the PEERS® Social Skills Intervention on Social Behavior Among Females with ASD / Alana J. MCVEY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47-7 (July 2017)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-7 (July 2017) . - p.2282-2289 Titre : Brief Report: Does Gender Matter in Intervention for ASD? Examining the Impact of the PEERS® Social Skills Intervention on Social Behavior Among Females with ASD Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur ; Hillary SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Angela HAENDEL, Auteur ; Bridget K. DOLAN, Auteur ; Kirsten S. WILLAR, Auteur ; Sheryl PLEISS, Auteur ; Jeffrey S. KARST, Auteur ; Audrey M. CARSON, Auteur ; Christina CAIOZZO, Auteur ; Elisabeth VOGT, Auteur ; Amy Vaughan VAN HECKE, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2282-2289 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Females  Intervention  Social skills Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A paucity of research has been conducted to examine the effect of social skills intervention on females with ASD. Females with ASD may have more difficulty developing meaningful friendships than males, as the social climate can be more complex (Archer, Coyne, Personality and Social Psychology Review 9(3):212–230, 2005). This study examined whether treatment response among females differed from males. One hundred and seventy-seven adolescents and young adults with ASD (N?=?177) participated in this study. When analyzed by group, no significant differences by gender emerged: PEERS® knowledge (TASSK/TYASSK, p?=?.494), direct interactions (QSQ, p?=?.762), or social responsiveness (SRS, p?=?.689; SSIS-RS, p?=?.482). Thus, females and males with ASD respond similarly to the PEERS® intervention. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3121-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=314 [article] Brief Report: Does Gender Matter in Intervention for ASD? Examining the Impact of the PEERS® Social Skills Intervention on Social Behavior Among Females with ASD [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur ; Hillary SCHILTZ, Auteur ; Angela HAENDEL, Auteur ; Bridget K. DOLAN, Auteur ; Kirsten S. WILLAR, Auteur ; Sheryl PLEISS, Auteur ; Jeffrey S. KARST, Auteur ; Audrey M. CARSON, Auteur ; Christina CAIOZZO, Auteur ; Elisabeth VOGT, Auteur ; Amy Vaughan VAN HECKE, Auteur . - p.2282-2289. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 47-7 (July 2017) . - p.2282-2289 Mots-clés : Autism  ASD  Females  Intervention  Social skills Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : A paucity of research has been conducted to examine the effect of social skills intervention on females with ASD. Females with ASD may have more difficulty developing meaningful friendships than males, as the social climate can be more complex (Archer, Coyne, Personality and Social Psychology Review 9(3):212–230, 2005). This study examined whether treatment response among females differed from males. One hundred and seventy-seven adolescents and young adults with ASD (N?=?177) participated in this study. When analyzed by group, no significant differences by gender emerged: PEERS® knowledge (TASSK/TYASSK, p?=?.494), direct interactions (QSQ, p?=?.762), or social responsiveness (SRS, p?=?.689; SSIS-RS, p?=?.482). Thus, females and males with ASD respond similarly to the PEERS® intervention. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3121-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=314

Challenges of Females with Autism: A Parental Perspective / M. MADEMTZI in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48-4 (April 2018)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-4 (April 2018) . - p.1301-1310 Titre : Challenges of Females with Autism: A Parental Perspective Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : M. MADEMTZI, Auteur ; P. SINGH, Auteur ; F. SHIC, Auteur ; K. KOENIG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1301-1310 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Autism Spectrum Disorders  Females  Focus group  Girls  Parents Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Most studies investigating the experiences and needs of individuals with ASD have largely focused on males. Hence, this study investigates parents' perspectives on the challenges that their daughters with ASD face. In total, 40 parents of 40 females with autism (age range = 4-29 years; mean = 15.9) participated in the study. Five separate, 2-h long focus groups were conducted, with 7-10 participants in each group. Field notes were analyzed using thematic analysis. Some of the issues parents discussed were similar to those experienced by males with ASD, such as challenges in social interactions. However, other issues discussed were of particular relevance to girls with ASD, including difficulties socializing with other girls, sex-specific puberty issues, barriers in accessing intervention and sexual vulnerability. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3341-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=352 [article] Challenges of Females with Autism: A Parental Perspective [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / M. MADEMTZI, Auteur ; P. SINGH, Auteur ; F. SHIC, Auteur ; K. KOENIG, Auteur . - p.1301-1310. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 48-4 (April 2018) . - p.1301-1310 Mots-clés : Autism  Autism Spectrum Disorders  Females  Focus group  Girls  Parents Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Most studies investigating the experiences and needs of individuals with ASD have largely focused on males. Hence, this study investigates parents' perspectives on the challenges that their daughters with ASD face. In total, 40 parents of 40 females with autism (age range = 4-29 years; mean = 15.9) participated in the study. Five separate, 2-h long focus groups were conducted, with 7-10 participants in each group. Field notes were analyzed using thematic analysis. Some of the issues parents discussed were similar to those experienced by males with ASD, such as challenges in social interactions. However, other issues discussed were of particular relevance to girls with ASD, including difficulties socializing with other girls, sex-specific puberty issues, barriers in accessing intervention and sexual vulnerability. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3341-8 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=352

Characterising the Sexuality and Sexual Experiences of Autistic Females / L. A. PECORA in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49-12 (December 2019)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 49-12 (December 2019) . - p.4834-4846 Titre : Characterising the Sexuality and Sexual Experiences of Autistic Females Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : L. A. PECORA, Auteur ; G. I. HANCOCK, Auteur ; G. B. MESIBOV, Auteur ; M. A. STOKES, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.4834-4846 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Females  Sexual functioning  Sexuality  Women Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Current understandings of the sexuality of autistic females have been predominantly drawn from qualitative studies. This study aimed to quantitatively examine the sexual functioning of autistic females (N = 135), by comparing these to the sexual interest, behaviours, and experiences to 96 autistic males and 161 typically developing females. Autistic females reported less sexual interest, yet more experiences than autistic males. More autistic females also reported engaging in sexual behaviours that were later regretted, unwanted, or receiving unwanted sexual advances. Differences between autistic and typically developing females were significant. Results indicate that due to a mismatch between less sexual interest, yet increased sexual behaviours, autistic women are at greater risk of negative sexual experiences including victimisation and abuse than autistic men. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04204-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=411 [article] Characterising the Sexuality and Sexual Experiences of Autistic Females [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / L. A. PECORA, Auteur ; G. I. HANCOCK, Auteur ; G. B. MESIBOV, Auteur ; M. A. STOKES, Auteur . - p.4834-4846. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 49-12 (December 2019) . - p.4834-4846 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum disorder  Females  Sexual functioning  Sexuality  Women Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Current understandings of the sexuality of autistic females have been predominantly drawn from qualitative studies. This study aimed to quantitatively examine the sexual functioning of autistic females (N = 135), by comparing these to the sexual interest, behaviours, and experiences to 96 autistic males and 161 typically developing females. Autistic females reported less sexual interest, yet more experiences than autistic males. More autistic females also reported engaging in sexual behaviours that were later regretted, unwanted, or receiving unwanted sexual advances. Differences between autistic and typically developing females were significant. Results indicate that due to a mismatch between less sexual interest, yet increased sexual behaviours, autistic women are at greater risk of negative sexual experiences including victimisation and abuse than autistic men. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04204-9 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=411

Detained adolescent females’ multiple mental health and adjustment problem outcomes in young adulthood / E. VAN DER MOLEN in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 54-9 (September 2013)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 54-9 (September 2013) . - p.950-957 Titre : Detained adolescent females’ multiple mental health and adjustment problem outcomes in young adulthood Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : E. VAN DER MOLEN, Auteur ; Robert R. J. M. VERMEIREN, Auteur ; A. A. KRABBENDAM, Auteur ; A. T. F. BEEKMAN, Auteur ; Theo A. DORELEIJERS, Auteur ; L. M. C. JANSEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.950-957 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Follow-up  detention  females  adult outcome Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Although prior studies have shown that detained females are marked by significant adverse circumstances, little is known about their adult outcomes. Method: Prospective follow-up study of 184 (80.4% of original sample of 229) detained adolescent females who were reassessed 4.5 (SD = 0.6) years later in young adulthood (mean age = 20.0, SD = 1.4) on mental health and adjustment outcomes. Associations between these outcomes and detained females’ behavior problems and offense history were examined. Results: In the total sample, 59.0% had one or more mental health problems at follow-up, whereas 96.2% were facing at least one adjustment problem. Subjects with a personality disorder (PD) reported more adjustment problems compared to subjects without PD. Mental health and adjustment problems in young adulthood were predicted by detained adolescent females’ behavior problems and offense history. Conclusion: Detained adolescent females suffered from multiple mental health and adjustment problems in young adulthood. Females who developed PD were most impaired. Results of this study underline the compelling need for continued and gender-specific interventions. The identification of predictors during detention for poor adult outcomes can serve as targets for intervention. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12044 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=212 [article] Detained adolescent females’ multiple mental health and adjustment problem outcomes in young adulthood [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / E. VAN DER MOLEN, Auteur ; Robert R. J. M. VERMEIREN, Auteur ; A. A. KRABBENDAM, Auteur ; A. T. F. BEEKMAN, Auteur ; Theo A. DORELEIJERS, Auteur ; L. M. C. JANSEN, Auteur . - p.950-957. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 54-9 (September 2013) . - p.950-957 Mots-clés : Follow-up  detention  females  adult outcome Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background: Although prior studies have shown that detained females are marked by significant adverse circumstances, little is known about their adult outcomes. Method: Prospective follow-up study of 184 (80.4% of original sample of 229) detained adolescent females who were reassessed 4.5 (SD = 0.6) years later in young adulthood (mean age = 20.0, SD = 1.4) on mental health and adjustment outcomes. Associations between these outcomes and detained females’ behavior problems and offense history were examined. Results: In the total sample, 59.0% had one or more mental health problems at follow-up, whereas 96.2% were facing at least one adjustment problem. Subjects with a personality disorder (PD) reported more adjustment problems compared to subjects without PD. Mental health and adjustment problems in young adulthood were predicted by detained adolescent females’ behavior problems and offense history. Conclusion: Detained adolescent females suffered from multiple mental health and adjustment problems in young adulthood. Females who developed PD were most impaired. Results of this study underline the compelling need for continued and gender-specific interventions. The identification of predictors during detention for poor adult outcomes can serve as targets for intervention. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12044 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=212

Exclusion of females in autism research: Empirical evidence for a "leaky" recruitment-to-research pipeline / Anila M. D'MELLO in Autism Research, 15-10 (October 2022)  

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Social Camouflaging in Females with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review / M. TUBÍO-FUNGUEIRIÑO in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51-7 (July 2021)  

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Social gaze behavior and hyperarousal in young females with fragile X syndrome: A within-person approach / Jonas G. MILLER in Development and Psychopathology, 36-3 (August 2024)  

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Understanding the social experiences of adolescent females on the autism spectrum / Rebecca S. VINE FOGGO in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 35 (March 2017)  

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Brief Report: Sex/Gender Differences in Adolescents with Autism: Socialization Profiles and Response to Social Skills Intervention / Jordan A. KO in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52-6 (June 2022)  

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