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Nyrenius, Johan; Eberhard, Jonas; Ghaziuddin, Mohammad; Gillberg, Christopher; Billstedt, Eva – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Relatively little has been published about the prevalence of autism in adults with psychiatric disorders. In this study, all new patients referred to an adult psychiatric outpatient clinic in Sweden between November 2019 and October 2020 (n = 562) were screened for autism spectrum disorders using the Ritvo Autism and Asperger Diagnostic Scale…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mental Health
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Huang, Yunhe; Arnold, Samuel R. C.; Foley, Kitty-Rose; Trollor, Julian N. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
More adults are undergoing autism assessment due to recent changes in awareness, diagnostic criteria and professional practices. This scoping review aimed to summarise research on autism diagnosis in adulthood and identify any gaps for future study. The authors searched for studies involving first-time assessment and diagnosis of autism in adults,…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Adults
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Nuske, Alison; Rillotta, Fiona; Bellon, Michelle; Richdale, Amanda – Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 2019
This study is a systematic literature review of the experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their family members in higher education, with a particular focus on transition. Systematic searches were conducted across six databases: Medline, CINAHL, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Informit. Published articles (n = 11)…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Autism, Student Experience, Student Attitudes
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Hesselmark, Eva; Plenty, Stephanie; Bejerot, Susanne – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
Although adults with autism spectrum disorder are an increasingly identified patient population, few treatment options are available. This "preliminary" randomized controlled open trial with a parallel design developed two group interventions for adults with autism spectrum disorders and intelligence within the normal range: cognitive…
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Group Counseling, Pervasive Developmental Disorders