Crane, Laura; Batty, Richard; Adeyinka, Hanna; Goddard, Lorna; Henry, L.A. and Hill, Elisabeth L.. 2018. Autism diagnosis in the United Kingdom: Perspectives of autistic adults, parents and professionals. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(11), pp. 3761-3772. ISSN 0162-3257 [Article]

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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 ten autistic adults, ten parents of children on the autism spectrum, and ten professionals involved in autism diagnosis, all based in the United Kingdom (UK). Interviewing these 30 respondents about the diagnostic process and subsequent support options, the goal was to identify aspects of the diagnostic process that are working well, and areas in which improvements are needed. Using thematic analysis, three key themes were identified: the process of understanding and accepting autism; multiple barriers to satisfaction with the diagnostic process; and inadequate post-diagnostic support provision

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3639-1
Additional Information:	This work was funded by a Small Grant from the British Academy (SG112070).
Keywords:	Autism; Diagnosis; Support; Adults; Parents; Professionals
Departments, Centres and Research Units:	Psychology
Dates:	Date Event November 2018 Published 12 June 2018 Published Online 4 June 2018 Accepted
Item ID:	23503
Date Deposited:	21 Jun 2018 09:40
Last Modified:	10 Jun 2021 23:21
Peer Reviewed:	Yes, this version has been peer-reviewed.
URI:	https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/23503

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