Autism In Adulthood
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Peer-reviewed journal focusing on the most pressing issues affecting autistic adults. Media Editors: @Sarah_NottsUni @MiraPel1 @Ava_Nicole23; EIC: @cnicolaidis.
Joined July 2020
DON'T MISS “It Was a Completely Different Lens”: Autistic Adult & Parent Perceptions of Autistic-Led Autism Information Workshops by @HL_Waddington et al. finds autistic-led workshops fosters connections for autistic adults & parents. NEW FREE to July 30.
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self-depricating overtures. Qualitative themes demonstrated several themes including 1) lived neurodivergent experiences, 2) sensory differences and experiences, 3) family and relationships, and 4) portrayals of neurodivergence. (3/).
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Further, results showed that highly viewed TikTok videos on autism or ADHD most often came from the perspectives of individuals with ADHD or autistic people and their loved ones (parents, siblings, and partners). Most content shared personal experiences, with humor or (2/).
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Autism and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Content in Highly Viewed TikTok Videos by Alvares et al finds that autism & ADHD content on TikTok often captures lived experiences of being autistic or ADHD. NEW FREE to Aug 1.
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Results showed that parents were generally satisfied with the workshops, and the workshops fostered more positive narratives around autism. The workshops helped build connections both within and between groups for the autistic adults, parents & autistic kids.
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“It Was a Completely Different Lens”: Autistic Adult & Parent Perceptions of Autistic-Led Autism Information Workshops by @HL_Waddington et al. examines perceptions of parents who participated in autistic-led workshops. NEW FREE to July 30.
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RT @VerityChester: Our publication investigating how clinicians are adapting autism assessments for women and girls is published in @Autism….
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A Delphi study of neurodiversity affirming psychology practice with psychologists and autistic adults by Flower et al (2025) identifies seven principles for practice, including providing safety to be one’s autistic self and validation of the autistic experience.
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DON'T MISS: “How Autistic Adults Cope with Loneliness: What Helps and What Doesn’t?” by Su, Schiltz and Lord (2025), who spoke to 13 autistic adults and 5 professionals and found reaching out to others was the most helpful strategy. FREE until 20th June.
“How Autistic Adults Cope with Loneliness: What Helps and What Doesn’t?”. Su, Schiltz and Lord (2025) spoke to 13 autistic adults and 5 professionals and found reaching out to others was the most helpful strategy. FREE until 20th June.
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DON'T MISS: "Autistic Adults’ Experiences Seeking and Receiving Support for Mental Health and Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior" by @drjodie_the_vet et al, who explore barriers to autistic adults seeking and receiving support for mental health and suicidality. FREE until 20th June.
Research by @drjodie_the_vet et al (2025) shows that miscommunication and misunderstandings between autistic adults and service providers are barriers to autistic adults seeking and receiving support for mental health and suicidality. FREE until 20th June.
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DON'T MISS: “The Experience of Itch in Autistic Adults: An Online Survey” by Tackley et al (2025), who find that autistic adults report greater itch severity and itch-related impact on their daily life than non-autistic adults. FREE until 20th June .
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Background: The self-reported experience of itch for autistic people has not been studied. Anecdote, theory, and emerging research suggest that itch experience is different in autistic people, with...
“The Experience of Itch in Autistic Adults: An Online Survey” by Tackley et al (2025) finds that autistic adults report greater itch severity and itch-related impact on their daily life than non-autistic adults. FREE until 20th June.
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“How Autistic Adults Cope with Loneliness: What Helps and What Doesn’t?”. Su, Schiltz and Lord (2025) spoke to 13 autistic adults and 5 professionals and found reaching out to others was the most helpful strategy. FREE until 20th June.
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Research by @drjodie_the_vet et al (2025) shows that miscommunication and misunderstandings between autistic adults and service providers are barriers to autistic adults seeking and receiving support for mental health and suicidality. FREE until 20th June.
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“The Experience of Itch in Autistic Adults: An Online Survey” by Tackley et al (2025) finds that autistic adults report greater itch severity and itch-related impact on their daily life than non-autistic adults. FREE until 20th June.
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"Are Universities Ready to Support Autistic Students? A Call to Increase Coordinated Campus Efforts" by Blaskowitz et al offers three recommendations based on the literature to increase inclusion and support for autistic university students. OPEN ACCESS.
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