ArticleAutism : the international journal of research and practice2024
Made to feel different: Families perspectives on external responses to autism and the impacts on family well-being and relationships.
Article in Autism : the international journal of research and practice, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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- Family Adaptation in Families with Autistic Members: A Scoping Review and Thematic Synthesis of Relational Systems, Context, and Development.Child psychiatry and human development · 2026Review
- From Disruption to Connection: A Family-Based Practice Model for Enhancing Relationships in Families of Autistic Adolescents.Child psychiatry and human development · 2026Article
- Parental External Shame and Family Functioning in Households of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Close Relationships Despite the Challenges: Sibling Relationships and Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- A Rapid Evidence Assessment on The Effectiveness of Interventions for Autistic Adolescents with Harmful Sexual Behaviors.Trauma, violence & abuse · 2024Review
- The Experience of Depression, Self-Efficacy, and Family Functioning Among Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Mixed Methods Study [Formula: see text].Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses AssociationArticle
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Abstract
lay abstractThe influence of the environment on different groups of people with disabilities has rarely been studied in the context of neurodevelopmental disabilities, such as autism, in adolescence. This study explored how external responses to autism affect the experiences, outcomes and family relationships of autistic adolescents and their family members, including siblings and parents. This study adds to the knowledge of factors that contribute to the social disadvantage and exclusion autistic adolescents and their families face in their communities. Interviews with 30 participants from families with an autistic adolescent show that external factors greatly impact the well-being of autistic adolescents and their families. The school environment, including sensory overload, bullying and negative interactions with teachers, was found to be a key factor that negatively influenced mental health and family relationships. The study also revealed that isolation and stigma are major concerns for families, indicating the importance of public awareness campaigns to increase understanding of autism. In addition, the lack of adequate support and services presented significant challenges for families. The study emphasises the importance of person-centred approaches to providing services, which involve including autistic individuals and their families in designing and delivering support.
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