Historical evaluations of the outcomes for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are
poor. Researchers assessed outcome measures which lacked the representation of the …

Literature exploring autism in female populations is characterised by its predominant
quantitative methodology and child participant focus. First-hand accounts of those whose …

Despite high rates of co-occurring depression and some differences in depressive symptom
presentation in autistic populations, only one previous study has developed and validated a …

Anxiety disorders are the most common comorbid mental health condition seen in
individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. This study was an exploration of the benefits …

Neurodiverse individuals often struggle to successfully transition into young adulthood. The
social, cognitive, and organizational requirements of college, employment, and independent …

The purpose of this proposed research was to describe the perceptions of young autistic
adults, and their parents, regarding the transition practices implemented during their …

Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face heightened risk of co-occurring psychiatric
conditions, especially depression and anxiety disorders, which contribute to seven-fold …

Methods In semi-structured one-on-one interviews we explored changes in social and
emotional functioning over the lifespan and into later life and concerns for the future from the …

Autism is a condition in which social communication skills differ from those observed in non-
autistic individuals. One aspect of social communication that has been previously studied in …

Background: Previous studies have suggested that parents caring for children with ASD
experience increased psychological distress in comparison to caring for children with other …