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How Can Psychologists Meet the Needs of Autistic Adults?
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Rachel Jellett; Rebecca L. Flower – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
In a recent editorial, Mandy declared an autism mental health crisis and proposed six ideas for how this might be addressed, with which we agree. However, we propose that for these ideas (e.g. training for mental health professionals) to be implemented for psychologists, assumptions about best practice need to be assessed considering the evolving…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Mental Health, Health Needs
Short Report: Recommendations for Education, Clinical Practice, Research, and Policy on Promoting Well-Being in Autistic Youth and Adults through a Positive Focus on Sexuality and Gender Diversity
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Jeroen Dewinter; Morénike Giwa Onaiwu; Maria L. Massolo; Reid Caplan; Els Van Beneden; Nikki Brörmann; Eileen T. Crehan; Lisa A. Croen; Susan Faja; Dena L. Gassner; Laura Graham Holmes; Cat Hughes; Morrigan Hunter; Monique Huysamen; Paola Jelonche; Meng-Chuan Lai; Ilse Noens; Heta Pukki; Mark A. Stokes; John F. Strang; Anna I. R. van der Miesen – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
This short report presents recommendations to promote health and well-being relating to sexuality and gender diversity in autistic individuals. The recommendations were developed based on the latest available scientific knowledge coupled with a community-driven approach. An international group of autistic and non-autistic experts in the fields of…
Descriptors: Well Being, LGBTQ People, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Youth
Life as a Deck of Cards: A Perspective on Autistic Females' Experiences
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Steward, Robyn – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2017
This commentary discusses two papers in this special issue on "Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum" that consider strengths as well as difficulties of autistic people and seek to engage with their perspectives and needs: (1) "I Was Just so Different": The Experiences of Women Diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Females, Interpersonal Relationship
Pulling Back the Curtain: Issues in Conducting an Intervention Study with Transition-Aged Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Families
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Burke, Meghan M.; Waitz-Kudla, Sydney N.; Rabideau, Carol; Taylor, Julie Lounds; Hodapp, Robert M. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2019
The transition from high school to adulthood is difficult for youth with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Recognizing these challenges, there is a small but emerging body of literature testing interventions to improve the transition process. But there are many challenges in performing intervention research that have yet to be fully…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Youth, Barriers
Magnetised Intragastric Foreign Body Collection and Autism: An Advice for Carers and Literature Review
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Rashid, Farhan; Davies, Laura; Iftikhar, S. Y. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2010
The pica phenomenon, where non-edible substances are repeatedly consumed, has been linked with developmental and behavioural disorders, particularly autism. The clinical presentation of foreign body ingestion in patients with autism is discussed, and recommendations for caregivers are provided based on the available literature. An 18-year-old man…
Descriptors: Autism, Eating Disorders, Caregivers, Young Adults
The Asperger Syndrome (and High-Functioning Autism) Diagnostic Interview (ASDI): A Preliminary Study of a New Structured Clinical Interview.
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Gillberg, Christopher; Gillberg, Carina; Rastam, Maria; Wentz, Elisabeth – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2001
The development of the Asperger Syndrome (and high-functioning autism) Diagnostic Interview (ASDI) is described. Preliminary data from a clinical study of 20 individuals (ages 6-55) suggest that interrater reliability and test-retest stability may be excellent, with kappas exceeding 0.90 in both instances. The validity appears to be relatively…
Descriptors: Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Children
Challenging Behaviour: A Challenge To Change.
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van Berckelaer-Onnes, I. A.; van Loon, J.; Peelen, A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2002
This article discusses the role in the Netherlands of independent regional advisory teams made up of professionals who have experience with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors. One team's methods are illustrated by describing the case of a completely isolated 24-year-old man who, after a 7-year intervention, was able to fulfill a long…
Descriptors: Adults, Advisory Committees, Aggression, Autism