There has been a focus on autistic-led and participatory research in autism research, but
minimal discussion about whether the field is hospitable to autistic involvement. While the …

Autism can be understood as a concealable stigmatized identity. This is the first systematic
review to synthesize the literature on autistic people's experiences of stigma and coping …

There are many different perspectives for understanding autism. These perspectives may
each convey different levels of stigma for autistic individuals. This qualitative study aimed to …

Females often receive autism spectrum condition diagnoses later than males, leaving needs
misunderstood. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of female adults …

Purpose Interpretative phenomenological analysis is distinctive in foregrounding
participants' interpretations. As such, it is potentially useful for gaining an insight into the …

Knowledge of how parenthood is experienced by autistic women is currently poor. Nine
autistic mothers to children aged 5–15 years completed semi-structured interviews …

Knowledge of autistic individuals' experiences of self-compassion is very limited. This study
investigated autistic women's experiences of self-compassion after receiving their diagnosis …

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 …

Individuals with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are prone to stress and anxiety affecting
their mental health. Although developing coping and resilience are key to cope with …

Research has found 96% of autistic individuals experience sensory processing difficulties,
and being a parent presents many sensory demands that may be especially challenging for …