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Consensus Statements on Optimal Adult Post-Autism Diagnosis Support and Services: Delphi Process Following a UK Survey of Autistic Adults, Relatives and Clinicians
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Wigham, Sarah; Ingham, Barry; Le Couteur, Ann; Wilson, Colin; Ensum, Ian; Parr, Jeremy R. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
Opportunities for adults to access support following a clinical diagnosis of autism are limited. This study investigated perspectives of autistic adults, relatives and clinicians regarding characteristics of optimal adult autism post-diagnosis support and services. In Stage 1, key stakeholders were surveyed about recent experiences of UK adult…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Clinical Diagnosis, Foreign Countries
Exploring the Views of UK Regional Primary Care Practitioners on the Use and Role of Screening Tools for Learning Disabilities in Their Services
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McKenzie, Karen; Wigham, Sarah; Bourne, Jane; Rowlands, Gill; Hackett, Simon – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: People with learning disabilities are at increased risk of physical health conditions and mortality compared to the general population. Initiatives to address these health inequalities include the introduction of learning disability registers, through which people with learning disabilities can be identified and offered annual health…
Descriptors: Primary Health Care, Physical Health, Learning Disabilities, Social Differences
A Survey of Autistic Adults, Relatives and Clinical Teams in the United Kingdom: And Delphi Process Consensus Statements on Optimal Autism Diagnostic Assessment for Adults
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Wigham, Sarah; Ingham, Barry; Le Couteur, Ann; Wilson, Colin; Ensum, Ian; Parr, Jeremy R. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
Accessing adult autism diagnostic pathways can be difficult. This study explored perspectives of UK autistic adults, relatives and clinicians regarding the characteristics of optimal adult autism assessment and diagnostic services. In stage 1, three key stakeholder groups were surveyed about experiences of adult autism diagnostic services…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Adults, Professional Personnel