Background The autism diagnosis process can profoundly impact an individual's life. The
purpose of this review is to systematically identify, appraise and synthesise qualitative …

Background: Emerging research suggests that seeking an autism diagnosis as an adult is
usually difficult and time-consuming but brings relief once a diagnosis is made. This study …

Accessing an autism diagnosis is a key milestone, both for an individual and their family.
Using a qualitative methodology, the current study examined the views and experiences of …

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 …

BackgroundPsychiatrists play a critical role in identifying and supporting their patients on the
autism spectrum in the UK, yet little is known about their knowledge, attitudes and …

The experiences of autistic parents when interacting with statutory services for their autistic
children is not well understood. This study investigates the experiences of autistic parents' …

There is a high incidence and prevalence of mental health problems among young people,
with several barriers to help-seeking noted in this group. High rates of mental health …

Studies investigating autistic community research priorities indicate a mismatch between
what autism research focuses on and what autistic people want to see researched …

The diagnosis of autism can be challenging, particularly if an individual coming for
assessment is considered to be near the diagnostic threshold. It is important to understand …

“Why are neurotypicals so pig-ignorant about autism?” an autistic person wrote on the Curtin
Autism Research Group's on-line portal as a response to a call for research questions. Co …