Choose Your Own Adventure: Pathways to Adulthood Autism Diagnosis in Australia

Autor/inn/en	Huang, Yunhe; Arnold, Samuel R. C.; Foley, Kitty-Rose; Trollor, Julian N.
Titel	Choose Your Own Adventure: Pathways to Adulthood Autism Diagnosis in Australia
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52 (2022) 7, S.2984-2996 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Arnold, Samuel R. C.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-021-05169-4
Schlagwörter	Adults; Clinical Diagnosis; Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Foreign Countries; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Ausland; Australien
Abstract	Pathways to diagnosis in adulthood are poorly understood. Even less is known about undiagnosed adults who believe they may be autistic. This mixed-methods online survey examined adults' journeys from initial concern to receiving the diagnosis. Quantitative findings showed the diagnostic process to be highly heterogeneous. Qualitative analysis identified desires for explanation and support as motives for seeking diagnosis. Cost and fear of not being taken seriously were major barriers, echoed by qualitative responses that described the process as confusing, expensive and time-consuming. While most participants were satisfied with the diagnosis, their emotional reactions were complex. Findings support the need for thoroughly implementing national guidelines, and for improved knowledge and communication in mainstream clinicians encountering clients with possible autism characteristics. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01