Elizabeth Kock, A. Strydom, Deirdre O'Brady, D. Tantam
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Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the experience of intimate relationships of women who have been diagnosed with Autism in adulthood.
Design/methodology/approach
Semi-structured interviews were used to interview eight participants. The data were transcribed and analysed using the interpretative phenomenological analysis method.
Findings
Four overall themes were identified. These included “Response to the diagnosis and receiving more information about Autism”, “Factors influencing dating behaviour”, “Sex and sexual experiences” and “Experience of intimate relationships as a person with Autism”.
Research limitations/implications
The results of this study have implications for both research and clinical practice as it highlights the areas in which women newly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) could benefit from support.
Practical implications
The study hopes to add to the limited existing research on adult women with ASD.
Originality/value
To date no similar research has investigated the same phenomenon through a similar method.
期刊介绍:
Advances in Autism is unique in its focus on the health and care aspects and outcomes for people with autism. The journal''s content is international in focus and peer-reviewed. It includes the following: research-based articles evidence-based clinical and support articles articles on policy and advances in services where these can be internationally applied. Key areas of research covered include: clinical developments people''s experience through qualitative research policy debates and outcomes inclusion and quality of life developmental issues population and epidemiological studies services developments evidence-based reviews of key practice issues.