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'�…

Despite autism being highly heritable, this study is the first to investigate the experiences of
parents of autistic children who have significant autistic traits themselves. Eight parents of�…

Autistic children grow to become autistic adults, and autism is increasingly diagnosed in
adulthood and later life. This qualitative study aimed to understand experiences of autism�…

Research into the school experiences of autistic adolescents tends to utilise predominantly
male samples, effectively neglecting the views of autistic girls. This study explores the�…

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�…

Social work with autistic adults should be operated within principles of personalisation and
strength-based approach. Whilst many parents are diagnosed on the autistic spectrum as�…

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

This study aimed to investigate the impact of external factors on the experiences and family
relationships of autistic adolescents and their families. A qualitative approach was used, with�…

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�…

Autistic individuals with intellectual disability are at greater risk of experiencing anxiety than
their non-autistic peers without intellectual disability. Anxiety in this group may present as�…