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Sarah Hampton; Carrie Allison; Simon Baron-Cohen; Rosemary Holt – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Qualitative studies of autistic people's pregnancy experiences have indicated sensory and communication related barriers to accessing adequate prenatal healthcare. However, quantitative work on the topic is scarce. This online survey study explored pregnancy experiences among 417 autistic and 524 non-autistic people. Compared with non-autistic…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pregnancy, Adults, Parents with Disabilities
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Talcer, Moyna Catherine; Duffy, Orla; Pedlow, Katy – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Research has found 96% of autistic individuals experience sensory processing difficulties, and being a parent presents many sensory demands that may be especially challenging for autistic mothers. Despite the high prevalence, no research exists exploring the sensory experiences of autistic mothers, highlighting the gap in current knowledge.…
Descriptors: Mothers, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parents with Disabilities, Sensory Experience