A Pilot Study of Political Experiences and Barriers to Voting Among Autistic Adults Participating in Online Survey Research in the United States DOI
Alison U. Tassone,

Kaitlyn E. Breitenfeldt,

Elizabeth A. DeLucia

и другие.

Autism in Adulthood, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 21, 2024

Background: Political participation is an important and meaningful aspect of civic engagement for adults. Existing research suggests that disabled people face barriers to political engagement. However, very little known regarding how Autistic adults engage in politics the United States. Methods: Participants included 276 self-consenting (including those with a diagnosis self-identified) 361 non-autistic completed online survey attitudes, voting, methods, affective experiences between December 2020 January 2021. Results: The majority this sample were registered vote identified themselves as part Democratic party liberal. On average, most strongly supported policies surrounding disability rights education. Overall, experienced greater voting than When adjusting demographic differences across groups, strongest group reported due mental health difficulties, fear crowds, leaving house. engaged more through social media outlets signing petitions relative adults, but engaging less watching debates, news, reading about print newspapers, although effects not maintained after differences. asked current climate, higher negative emotions (feeling upset, nervous, afraid) Demographic factors (age, gender, income) related experiences. Conclusion: Results study suggest significant have unique participation. Future improve support among critical priority. Disabled experience many voting. Specifically, we do know much when Therefore, need participate States, help they want to. purpose was describe politics, including their history, viewpoints, what care about. researchers also looked at whether differed from feel thinking politics. had both complete survey. Most said compared They on petitions, watched read newspapers often feelings toward We found some characteristics, such age, race or ethnicity, income. accounted these still did report differently anymore. connected experiences, meaning person's income may be face, methods participation, These findings provide information Similar previous populations, relating different ways This only used collect information, so results apply all people. by highlighting along drawing attention major Learning adult inform outreach efforts make sure voices are heard democratic process.

Язык: Английский

A Cross-Neurotype Analysis of Camouflaging and Illness Perceptions in People with Central Sensitivity Syndromes DOI
Sarah Grant, Sam Norton, Rosa A. Hoekstra

и другие.

Autism in Adulthood, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Health anxiety in a neurological setting DOI
Huw Green, Jon Stone

Practical Neurology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. pn - 004293

Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025

Health anxiety is a common issue in neurology clinics. However, it needs to be separated from normal health concerns as well the category of functional symptoms and disorders. Reassurance anxiety, which patient often seeks, ineffective can worsen problem. There are effective brief psychological treatments; however, for patients engage with treatment, they need receive accurate early diagnosis education. This article explains nature introduces rationale its treatment. We make several practical suggestions help neurologists maximise chances successfully referring their therapy.

Язык: Английский

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Examining Adverse and Benevolent Childhood Experiences and Associated Psychosocial Outcomes Among Autistic Adults DOI
Theresa Andrzejewski, Christina G. McDonnell

Autism in Adulthood, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 17, 2025

Background: Autistic youth experience high rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), although it is critical to extend this work by further identifying the ACEs most commonly reported adults. We know less about benevolent (BCEs) among adults and how they are associated with psychosocial outcomes. The current study aimed (1) identify BCEs, (2) evaluate related for non-autistic adults, (3) BCEs outcomes (i.e., trauma symptoms, resilience, treatment utilization, vulnerable life [VLE]) across adults.Methods: A total 276 (Mage = 29 years, Mincome 34,935 U.S. dollars, 46.4% cisgender men, 74.3% White) 361 45.69 56,753 49.9% women, 66.2% completed an online survey. Participants provided information demographic history characteristics (age, income, gender, race/ethnicity, use), checklist measures self-report scales assessing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms (Posttraumatic Symptom Checklist DSM-5, PCL-5), resilience (Brief Resilience Scale), broader trauma-related service (VLE scale).Results: more fewer than even when accounting differences. were weakly moderately a similar degree groups. differentially Child maltreatment higher PTSD VLEs, use services. lower VLEs services.Conclusion: trauma-focused supports should seek facilitate improve positive youth. Future research potential protective factors individuals.AbstractCommunity BriefWhy important issue?Autistic people stressful experiences, such as people. Less known relate mental health experiences.What was purpose study?This examine This also examined (trauma resilience) (using care, negative experiences).What did researchers do?Researchers collected data from survey platform. gave their backgrounds, care childhood, resilience), other (such encounters police or emergency room visits).What results study?Autistic experienced events (e.g., emotional abuse, suicide in home, neglect, parent divorce, substance home) liking themselves, school, having one supportive adult, good neighbors, beliefs that give comfort) during Stressful related, which may mean experiencing lots does not individual only few person can experiences). Experiencing care. Positive including therapy but means need stress, have events.What do these findings add what already known?These support Both weaknesses used short measure ask types racial community stressors, nor autism-specific stressors sensory trauma. has been before people, so include wide enough range experience.How will help now future?These emphasize creating helping heal traumatic experiences.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the landscape of adult autism research in psychology: a bibliometric and network analysis DOI Creative Commons
Fábio Batista Mota, Luiza Amara Maciel Braga, Bernardo Pereira Cabral

и другие.

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Сен. 12, 2024

The global prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing. ASD manifests with persistent social communication and interaction challenges, limited interests, repetitive behaviors. As the scientific literature on in adults varies greatly, mapping recent research becomes valuable for enhancing comprehension this subject. This study aims to map publications adults. Using Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses, bibliometrics, network analyses, we assessed 850 articles indexed Web Science Core Collection between 2013 2022 assigned area psychology. Findings indicate an annual average growth 11.69%. Key keywords include Emotion, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health as central nodes network. Rehabilitation, Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry frequently co-occur, Psychology, Psychiatry, 'Neurosciences Neurology' are areas. United States America Kingdom lead publications, being most country King's College London University California main organizations, node American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5-TR was cited reference period. comprehensive analysis contributes understanding landscape adults, providing insights future fostering collaborations.

Язык: Английский

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Autistic Adults Experience Higher PTSD Symptoms Relating to Motor Vehicle Accidents than Non-Autistic Adults DOI
Christina G. McDonnell,

Robert A. Kaya,

Theresa Andrzejewski

и другие.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2024

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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A Pilot Study of Political Experiences and Barriers to Voting Among Autistic Adults Participating in Online Survey Research in the United States DOI
Alison U. Tassone,

Kaitlyn E. Breitenfeldt,

Elizabeth A. DeLucia

и другие.

Autism in Adulthood, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 21, 2024

Background: Political participation is an important and meaningful aspect of civic engagement for adults. Existing research suggests that disabled people face barriers to political engagement. However, very little known regarding how Autistic adults engage in politics the United States. Methods: Participants included 276 self-consenting (including those with a diagnosis self-identified) 361 non-autistic completed online survey attitudes, voting, methods, affective experiences between December 2020 January 2021. Results: The majority this sample were registered vote identified themselves as part Democratic party liberal. On average, most strongly supported policies surrounding disability rights education. Overall, experienced greater voting than When adjusting demographic differences across groups, strongest group reported due mental health difficulties, fear crowds, leaving house. engaged more through social media outlets signing petitions relative adults, but engaging less watching debates, news, reading about print newspapers, although effects not maintained after differences. asked current climate, higher negative emotions (feeling upset, nervous, afraid) Demographic factors (age, gender, income) related experiences. Conclusion: Results study suggest significant have unique participation. Future improve support among critical priority. Disabled experience many voting. Specifically, we do know much when Therefore, need participate States, help they want to. purpose was describe politics, including their history, viewpoints, what care about. researchers also looked at whether differed from feel thinking politics. had both complete survey. Most said compared They on petitions, watched read newspapers often feelings toward We found some characteristics, such age, race or ethnicity, income. accounted these still did report differently anymore. connected experiences, meaning person's income may be face, methods participation, These findings provide information Similar previous populations, relating different ways This only used collect information, so results apply all people. by highlighting along drawing attention major Learning adult inform outreach efforts make sure voices are heard democratic process.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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