Current and lifetime somatic symptom burden among transition‐aged autistic young adults
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DOI: 10.1002/aur.2671
Abstract: Somatic symptoms are the most common cause of outpatient medical visits in the general population, yet their presence and severity in individuals on the autism spectrum has rarely been studied. We sought to assess the… read more here.
Keywords: young adults; autistic young; somatic symptom; symptom burden ... See more keywords
Title: what about my voice? Autistic young girls’ experiences of mainstream school
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DOI: 10.1080/08856257.2018.1553138
Abstract: ABSTRACT Recognition of inclusion in mainstream schools for all people with disabilities is enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). General Comment 4 on Article 24 (Right to inclusive education)… read more here.
Keywords: title voice; inclusion; autistic young; school ... See more keywords
B-17 Examining Driving Abilities in Autistic Young Adults
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DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acz034.100
Abstract: A single white 27 year-old male with autism was referred for an evaluation of his neurocognitive skills for driver’s training competency. Typically, the following criteria are required for special needs individuals to be issued a… read more here.
Keywords: neuropsychology; examining driving; abilities autistic; autistic young ... See more keywords
Friendship quality among autistic and non-autistic (pre-) adolescents: Protective or risk factor for mental health?
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DOI: 10.1177/13623613211073448
Abstract: Autistic (pre-) adolescents are often misunderstood by their peers, which can lead to challenges within their friendships. Yet, friendships play an important role in our psychological wellbeing, whereby in the non-autistic population good quality friendships… read more here.
Keywords: young people; friendship quality; non autistic; friendship ... See more keywords
‘Someone like-minded in a big place’: Autistic young adults’ attitudes towards autistic peer support in mainstream education
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DOI: 10.1177/13623613221081189
Abstract: Autistic young people in mainstream schools often experience low levels of peer social support, have negative perceptions of their differences and feel disconnected from their school community. Previous research findings have suggested that encouraging autistic… read more here.
Keywords: young people; peer support; autistic young; support ... See more keywords
The impact of a positive autism identity and autistic community solidarity on social anxiety and mental health in autistic young people
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DOI: 10.1177/13623613221118351
Abstract: Autism is increasingly seen as a social identity, as well as a clinical diagnosis. Evidence suggests that autistic adults who have stronger autism social identification have better psychological well-being. Autism is a condition which impacts… read more here.
Keywords: young people; autism; autistic young; social anxiety ... See more keywords
Transition approaches for autistic young adults: A case series study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267942
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the experience of autistic young adults aged 18 to 25 years old over a 12-month transition period from 2016 to 2017. Data was collected through a longitudinal… read more here.
Keywords: case series; young adults; autistic young; transition ... See more keywords