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Direct linkLeedham, Alexandra; Thompson, Andrew R.; Smith, Richard; Freeth, Megan – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Females often receive autism spectrum condition diagnoses later than males, leaving needs misunderstood. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of female adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum condition in middle to late adulthood. Eleven autistic females diagnosed over the age of 40 years completed semi-structured interviews,…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Females, Clinical Diagnosis
Rushton, Alan; Grant, Margaret; Feast, Julia; Simmonds, John – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2013
Background: While studies of ex-orphanage care show adverse effects on development, the longer-term impact on mid-life psychosocial functioning and physical health has not been established. Methods: Orphanage records provided baseline data on a sample of 100 Hong Kong Chinese girls who were subsequently adopted into the UK. A mid-life follow-up…
Descriptors: Adoption, Residential Institutions, Placement, Mental Health
