Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
'Coming Out' with Autism: Identity in People with an Asperger's Diagnosis after DSM-5 |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Smith, Olivia, Jones, Sandra C. (ORCID 0000-0002-0258-3348) |
| Source: |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Feb 2020 50(2):592-602. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
11 |
| Publication Date: |
2020 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles
Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Asperger Syndrome, Disability Identification, Clinical Diagnosis, Adults, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: |
Australia |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10803-019-04294-5 |
| ISSN: |
0162-3257 |
| Abstract: |
Asperger's Syndrome was introduced as a separate diagnostic category in the DSM-4 (1994). Its subsequent absorption into autism spectrum disorder in the DSM-5 (2013) led to vigorous debate and concerns about the loss of the unique Asperger's identity. Existing research has identified that adults previously diagnosed with Asperger's have expressed a diverse range of opinions regarding the DSM-5 changes. This Australian study explored the role of disability identity development in responses to the change through semi-structured interviews with 12 adults diagnosed with Asperger's under the DSM-4. Their different views did not appear to be a function of demographic variables; a connection was identified between participants' views of the change and differing stages of integration with the Asperger's and/or autism identities. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2020 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1242015 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
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