A Qualitative Exploration of the Female Experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autor/inn/en	Milner, Victoria; McIntosh, Hollie; Colvert, Emma; Happé, Francesca
Titel	A Qualitative Exploration of the Female Experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49 (2019) 6, S.2389-2402 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Milner, Victoria)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-019-03906-4
Schlagwörter	College Students; Females; Gender Differences; Mothers; Clinical Diagnosis; Coping; Social Influences; Barriers; Social Attitudes; Experience; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Autism + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Weibliches Geschlecht; Geschlechterkonflikt; Mother; Mutter; Bewältigung; Sozialer Einfluss; Social attidude; Soziale Einstellung; Erfahrung; Autismus
Abstract	Autism spectrum disorder is thought to be a predominantly male diagnosis, however recent research suggests a smaller gender disparity in prevalence than previously assumed. Accounts of the female experience of autism are important to help reduce likely male-bias in current understanding and recognition of autism. Eighteen autistic females and four mothers of autistic females took part in discussions with a topic guide around diagnosis, impact and coping. A thematic analysis was conducted. Five themes were identified: fitting in the with the norm, potential obstacles for autistic women and girls, negative aspects of autism, the perspective of others, and positive aspects of having autism. We hope that greater understanding of the experiences of autistic females may lead to improved awareness, diagnosis and support for women and girls. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01