Challenges of Females with Autism: A Parental Perspective

Autor/inn/en	Mademtzi, Marilena; Singh, Pavita; Shic, Fred; Koenig, Kathy
Titel	Challenges of Females with Autism: A Parental Perspective
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48 (2018) 4, S.1301-1310 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-017-3341-8
Schlagwörter	Females; Barriers; Autism; Parent Attitudes; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Gender Differences; Sexual Abuse; Intervention; Puberty; Socialization; Interpersonal Competence; Focus Groups + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Weibliches Geschlecht; Autismus; Elternverhalten; Geschlechterkonflikt; Sexueller Missbrauch; Pubertät; Socialisation; Sozialisation; Interpersonale Kompetenz
Abstract	Most studies investigating the experiences and needs of individuals with ASD have largely focused on males. Hence, this study investigates parents' perspectives on the challenges that their daughters with ASD face. In total, 40 parents of 40 females with autism (age range = 4-29 years; mean = 15.9) participated in the study. Five separate, 2-h long focus groups were conducted, with 7-10 participants in each group. Field notes were analyzed using thematic analysis. Some of the issues parents discussed were similar to those experienced by males with ASD, such as challenges in social interactions. However, other issues discussed were of particular relevance to girls with ASD, including difficulties socializing with other girls, sex-specific puberty issues, barriers in accessing intervention and sexual vulnerability. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01