Examining mental and physical health between autistic women and women with serious mental illness

Dubreucq, Marine; Ycart, Bernard; Dubreucq, Julien

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2023.102148

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“…Even though 63% of autistic women report not desiring children in Dubreucq et al [53], those who choose motherhood, generally described it as a positive and joyful experience [50,54]. However, challenges persist at every stage.…”

Section: Maternitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Special considerations for assessing and caring for autism in girls and women

Rynkiewicz,

Zheng,

Lacroix

2023

Current Opinion in Psychiatry

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Purpose of review As the specificities of autistic women are increasingly recognized, this review aims to highlight emerging areas of research. These areas primarily focus on measurement bias of diagnostic tools, the physical and mental health of autistic women, and the unique aspects of the lives of autistic women, both personally and professionally across all life stages. Recent findings Conventional diagnostic tools struggle to capture the specificities of autism in females, but more sensitive instruments like the GQ-ASC (Girls’ Questionnaire for Autism Spectrum Conditions), later also referred to as Q-ASC (Questionnaire for Autism Spectrum Conditions) in the scientific literature, show better performances. Autistic women face particular challenges, including an increased risk of physical and mental health problems throughout their lives as women (puberty, motherhood, menopause). Autistic women also encounter specific difficulties in their employment that require greater consideration. Summary The findings of this review identify research areas that need to be developed to better understand and support autistic girls and women and to enhance clinical practice for them.

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Section: Maternitymentioning

confidence: 99%