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
Mazefsky et al (2025) shows how autism researchers can design studies that will identify new areas for suicide prevention and intervention by adopting a multi-method, dimensional approach to mental health. FREE until 24th December https://t.co/MHpFu48wTv
liebertpub.com
Given the dearth of research on adulthood in autism prior to the last decade, we need methods to accelerate progress. One area of interest is mental health, but studies focusing on isolated methods...
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DON'T MISS this qualitative analysis which found that autistic adults face a conflict between balancing their desire for social connection with their limited energy for engaging in social experiences. FREE until 25th November https://t.co/vd8OlbnOdt
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Background: Loneliness is a major public health concern, affecting individuals’ mental and physical health. Autistic adults self-report higher levels of loneliness compared with non-autistic adults,...
A qualitative analysis by @kanabaletti @annaremington @LauraMayCrane found that autistic adults face a conflict between balancing their desire for social connection with their limited energy for engaging in social experiences. FREE until 25th November https://t.co/vd8Olbom31
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DON'T MISS this article by @DrMBotha @tmburns08 @DurhamPsych who found that autistic people had more distress and conflict around their identity and poorer mental health than non-autistic people. FREE until November 25th
In an online survey by @DrMBotha
@tmburns08 @DurhamPsych, autistic people had more distress and conflict around their identity and poorer mental health than non-autistic people. FREE until 25th November https://t.co/SxEhm0YUTs
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In this essay, Keita Edwards-Adams offers personal insight into the experience of menopause through an autistic lens: https://t.co/CaAhivqF0u FREE until 25th November
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Our paper has recently been published in @AutismAdulthood: “Trapped in a No-Win Situation”: A Qualitative Exploration of Autistic Adults’ Experiences of Loneliness https://t.co/drmBbCl1th Co-authored with @LauraMayCrane and @annaremington @CRAE_IOE @IOE_London @ucl
liebertpub.com
Background: Loneliness is a major public health concern, affecting individuals’ mental and physical health. Autistic adults self-report higher levels of loneliness compared with non-autistic adults,...
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New CRAE Research Summary Grace et al. (2025). ‘Trapped in a no-win situation’: A qualitative exploration of autistic adults’ experiences of loneliness. Loneliness is more than lack of connection. @kanabaletti
https://t.co/pa0IJoS3nh
crae.ioe.ac.uk
Loneliness is a common emotion experienced by many, but previous research indicates higher rates of loneliness within the autistic adult community. Led by Kana Grace, an autistic researcher, this s…
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A qualitative analysis by @kanabaletti @annaremington @LauraMayCrane found that autistic adults face a conflict between balancing their desire for social connection with their limited energy for engaging in social experiences. FREE until 25th November https://t.co/vd8Olbom31
liebertpub.com
Background: Loneliness is a major public health concern, affecting individuals’ mental and physical health. Autistic adults self-report higher levels of loneliness compared with non-autistic adults,...
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In an online survey by @DrMBotha
@tmburns08 @DurhamPsych, autistic people had more distress and conflict around their identity and poorer mental health than non-autistic people. FREE until 25th November https://t.co/SxEhm0YUTs
liebertpub.com
Background: Autistic people experience worse mental health outcomes than non-autistic people. Masking (concealing autistic traits) is found to relate to poor mental health. Research shows that...
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This reflexive thematic analysis explores autistic adults' experiences of attending live music 🎶 OPEN ACCESS https://t.co/vL8pjoh8eA
liebertpub.com
Background: Up to 94% of Autistic people have sensory responsivity differences, associated with experiences that can range from being distressing to highly pleasurable. Despite the importance of live...
Preprint now available: “It's like all of my senses and my body become more awakened”: Autistic adult’s experiences of attending live music. Co-authored with Gemma Herbert & Abbie Smith. Thanks to the Autistic adults who shared their experiences with us 💖
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"Neurodiversity, Minority Status, and Mental Health: A Quant. Study on the Experiences of Culturally Diverse University Students in Canada" by Bayer & Ryder reveals how race, gender, & linguistic status affect MH of neurodiverse students. FREE till 21 Oct
liebertpub.com
Background: There is community knowledge shared among autistic and other neurodivergent (ND) communities that ND individuals are more likely to share other non-normative identities, along with...
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"Investigating the Outcomes and Quality of Support Programs for Autistic Young Adults in Higher Education: A Systematic Review" by Koops et al found mentoring initiatives were the most common support programs for #autistic young adults. FREE till 14 Oct
liebertpub.com
Background: Participation rates for autistic young adults in higher education are increasing. However, academic outcomes and retention are lower than for neurotypical peers, and mental health and...
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"Are Universities Ready to Support Autistic Students? A Call to Increase Coordinated Campus Efforts" by Blaskowitz et al advocates for university departments to enhance #inclusion and support for #autistic students. READ
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Over the past decade, universities have seen an increase in autistic student enrollment; however, many of these universities are not supporting autistic students to have a quality college experience....
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DON't MISS Obstetric Care & Pregnancy Health in Autistic Individuals & Those with Developmental Disabilities by Ames et al finds higher rates of pregnancy-related challenges among autistic & DD adults NEW FREE to Sept 4 https://t.co/c0mvArKUbw
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Obstetric Care & Pregnancy Health in Autistic Individuals & Those with Developmental Disabilities in an Integrated Health Care Setting by Ames et al finds higher rates of pregnancy-related health challenges among autistic & DD adults NEW FREE to Sept 4 https://t.co/c0mvArKUbw
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President Trump says it perfectly. A patchwork of 50 different state systems creates a maze of conflicting regulations, resulting in chaos. Follow me to join the conversation on leading the AI revolution.
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Don't MISS! Verbal Collaboration in Same- & Mixed-Neurotype Groups of Autistic & Non-Autistic Adults by @sarah_foster912 et al. examined verbal collaboration during a group tower-building task among autistic and non-autistic adults NEW FREE to Aug 28 https://t.co/Sb89d64wEu
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This is a neat paper continuing to build on important work on relationships & rapport for autistic adults in group settings, & continues to add to our understanding of autistic people's relationships & the double empathy problem. #AutismResearch #ActuallyAutistic
Verbal Collaboration in Same- and Mixed-Neurotype Groups of Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults by @sarah_foster912 et al. examined verbal collaboration during a group tower-building task among autistic and non-autistic adults (1/) NEW FREE to Aug 28 https://t.co/Sb89d654u2
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associations with group rapport (5/) Co-authors: @Autisticcat2 @DaniRopar @SueReviews @cjcrompton @Noahsasson
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