ReviewAutism in adulthood2022
Understanding Stigma in Autism: A Narrative Review and Theoretical Model.
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131 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Priorities and Perspectives Regarding Goals and Outcomes of Support for Autistic Children Under 12 Years: A Systematic Review.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Pooled it
- 'A certain magic' - autistic adults' experiences of interacting with other autistic people and its relation to Quality of Life: A systematic review and thematic meta-synthesis.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2025Pooled it
- First Impressions Towards Autistic People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2025Pooled it
- Advances in Wearable Sensors for Learning Analytics: Trends, Challenges, and Prospects.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Pooled it
- Autism, bullying, and mental health: a comprehensive systematic review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Autism, menstruation and mental health- a scoping review and a call to action.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Pooled it
- Raising Autistic Children in Mainland China: A Qualitative Study of Parental Experiences and Challenges.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Experiences of Suicide Prevention Interventions and Supports for Autistic Adults: Perspectives of Autistic Adults, Family Members and Clinicians.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Law Enforcement Officers and Autism Stigma: Changes Associated With Autism Training.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Online gaming for autistic youth: Exploring the impact on participation from the perspectives of autistic adolescents and their caregivers.Australian occupational therapy journal · 2026Article
- Properties of the Persian Version of the Societal Attitudes Towards Autism (SATA) Scale Among Iranian University Students.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Experiencing Independence: Perspectives from Autistic Adults.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
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- "It Has Shown Me How Much I Am Capable Of": An Exploration of Autistic Burnout Experiences in Motherhood.Autism in adulthood · 2026Article
- Using State Administrative Data to Examine Aspects of Autistic Adult Life: A Comparative Analysis of Identification, Voting, Marriage, and Parenting.Autism in adulthood · 2026Article
- How Educators' Self-Construal Shapes Teacher Training: Navigating from Autism Awareness to Stigma.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Social Anxiety, Social Avoidance, Self-Esteem, and Loneliness: The Role of Class Type for Autistic Adolescents.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- An Exploration of Australian Radiographers' Perceptions of and Experiences With Imaging Autistic People.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2026Article
- "Autism Diagnosis as a Guide": Taiwanese Adolescents' Own Experiences of Receiving Autism Diagnoses.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of community pharmacists regarding the care of children with autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study in the United Arab Emirates.BMC public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
The experience of stigma by autistic people is relatively understudied, despite contributing to a range of poor outcomes and having an overarching impact on well-being. The current review of the literature synthesizes research to determine what is currently known and presents a theoretical model of autism stigma. Autism stigma is primarily influenced by a public and professional understanding of autism in combination with interpretation of visible autistic traits. Moderating factors include the quality and quantity of contact with autistic people, cultural factors, sex and gender, individual differences, and diagnostic disclosure. Stigma can reduce well-being as well as increase the presence of camouflaging behaviors, which mask autistic traits. Caregivers of autistic people can experience stigma by association, that is, affiliate stigma, which can impact their own well-being. A variety of interventions and approaches to reduce stigma are discussed, including "autism friendly" spaces, positive media representation, educational and psychosocial training for the public and professionals, as well as cultural and systemic shifts that foster inclusivity and recognize neurodiversity.
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