Advances in Autism
Improving international health outcomes in health, education and social aspects of care
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Is trauma research neglecting neurodiverse populations? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence ACEs in adults with autistic traits
Elanor Webb, Benedetta Lupattelli Gencarelli, Grace Keaveney, Deborah MorrisThe prevalence of exposure to adversity is elevated in autistic populations, compared to neurotypical peers. Despite this, the frequency and nature of early adverse experiences…
No “cookie cutter rules”: best practice for social care staff in supporting autistic adults with relationships and sexuality
Claire Bates, Rose MatthewsThe purpose of this study is to explore the support needs surrounding intimate relationships and sexuality of autistic adults accessing funded social care in England.
A short-term “behavioural support” service for autistic adults without an intellectual disability: a pilot evaluation
Adam Clifford, Deena CampsA region’s transforming care partnership identified that autistic adults without an intellectual disability (ID) may be falling through gaps in services when presenting with a…
Exploring the presence of a sex-specific phenotype of autism spectrum disorder in a random cohort of males and females: a retrospective case note service audit
Rebecca Day, Luke Simmons, Elizabeth Shade, Jo Jennison, Clare S. Allely, Raja A.S. MukherjeeRecent research has proposed a specific female phenotype within autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It suggests females exhibit differences in social communication styles with higher…
Elucidating the presentation and identification of PTSD in autistic adults: a modified Delphi study
Freya Rumball, Rachel Parker, Ailbhe Elizabeth Madigan, Francesca Happe, Debbie SpainAutistic individuals are at increased risk of trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Diagnostic overshadowing, however, often results in PTSD symptoms being…
Dialectical behaviour therapy outcomes for adolescents with autism spectrum conditions compared to those without: findings from a seven-year service evaluation
Matthew David Phillips, Rhian Parham, Katrina Hunt, Jake CampAutism spectrum conditions (ASC) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) have overlapping symptom profiles. Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is an established treatment for…
ISSN:
2056-3868Online date, start – end:
2015Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditor:
- Verity Chester