Autism can be considered both a personal and social identity. Identifying the factors
contributing to positive Autistic identity development is crucial given the potential …

Autistic adults are at increased risk of both mental and physical health difficulties, and yet
can face barriers to accessing healthcare. A meta-ethnographic approach was used to …

The International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11) introduces
fundamentally new diagnostic descriptions for personality disorder and autism spectrum …

Background: Autistic women and gender diverse people have specific needs related to their
physical and mental health. They also experience more barriers to accessing services …

Post-diagnostic support for autistic adults in the United Kingdom is geographically
inequitable and, in general, considered inadequate. This results in autistic adults facing …

Previous research indicates that menopause can be an extremely difficult transition for some
autistic people. This study asks how autistic people experience menopause and how they …

This review examines methods used to report on the QoL and/or well-being of autistic
people. A search of four databases (June 2023) identified 256 studies that reported on the …

Background Autistic people are more likely to experience stigma, communication barriers
and anxiety during healthcare. Autism Health Passports (AHPs) are a communication tool …

Background: Autism and elevated autistic traits are increasingly identified in eating disorder
(ED) populations, although less research has focused on ED rates and risk factors in …

Background: Research increasingly focuses on how autistic individuals use different
strategies to adapt to their social environment. Awareness about how these strategies could …