The Use of Photovoice in Research With People on the Autism Spectrum: A Meta-Synthesis of the Literature

Phuong, Le Thanh; Frawley, Patsie; Goldingay, Sophie; O’Shea, Amie

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101828

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“…Future research should also be aware of ensuring the inclusion of autistic adults in the research process, for example, employing a wider variety of methods beyond observation to engage autistic adults as informants of their own experience of NBIs. Participatory methodologies such as photovoice have been found to be effective in engaging autistic participants [63]. The inclusion of autistic perspectives throughout the research process should also be addressed [64], and research should move beyond measuring autistic traits and behaviors [65].…”

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Nature-Based Interventions for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review Centering Autistic Adults

Dennis,

Henderson-Wilson,

Watson

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Autistic adults often face higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress and reduced levels of quality of life and employment in comparison to their neurotypical peers. Nature-based interventions (NBIs), which utilize outdoor environments and activities for health and wellbeing outcomes, could provide possibilities to meet these various needs. This study therefore aims to identify the extent of academic literature examining NBIs for autistic adults. A scoping review of peer-reviewed articles published between 1985 and 2023 was conducted. Ten databases were systematically searched, and additional hand searching was conducted. Studies involving substantial engagement with an NBI and involving autistic adults (age ≥ 18), or developmental disability if specific diagnosis was not identified, were included. A total of seven studies were identified; however, three studies did not refer to autism specifically, identifying developmental disability more broadly. NBIs were conducted in a variety of international locations and involved a diverse range of activities and outcomes. While NBIs can provide outcomes relevant to employment, health, and wellbeing, multiple limitations and literature gaps are noted. The findings indicate a strong need for further research specific to autism.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nature-Based Interventions for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review Centering Autistic Adults

Dennis,

Henderson-Wilson,

Watson

et al. 2024

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“…Using photographs in research with autistic people has been found to be effective in helping participants to clearly articulate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences as well as provide autistic participants with a creative form of expression that enables and empowers them to share their unique perspectives (Do et al, 2021). Photo-elicitation (Collier, 1957) is a exible qualitative methodology where photos are incorporated into interviews to aid participants in fully expressing their perspectives (Phelan & Kinsella, 2011).…”

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Understanding Camouflaging and Identity in Autistic Children and Adolescents Using Photo-Elicitation

Howe

Hull

Sedgewick

et al. 2023

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Purpose Camouflaging, or the use of strategies by autistic people to minimize the visibility of their autistic traits in social situations, is associated with stress, autistic burnout, depression, and suicidality among autistic adults. However, little is known about how autistic children and adolescents experience camouflaging, limiting our understanding of its onset and development. The present study filled this knowledge gap by examining camouflaging behaviour among autistic children and adolescents using a photo-elicitation approach.Methods Eight autistic children and adolescents aged 10 to 14 years (M = 11.88, SD = 1.89) attended an orientation session and were given two to three weeks to take photographs on the topic of camouflaging. Individual interviews were conducted with each participant about their photos. Inductive thematic analysis and an interpretive engagement framework were used to identify major themes within participant interviews and images.Results Qualitative analysis identified 12 themes reflecting motivations to camouflage (as a response to negative social experiences, as a learned habit), contexts of camouflaging (e.g., the audience), strategies and behaviours used to camouflage (suppressing autistic stimming behaviour, hiding the self), and perceived consequences of camouflaging (internal conflict, stress, needing time to recharge).Conclusion Results highlight that autistic children and adolescents as young as 10 years old engage in camouflaging behaviour which can be pervasive and automatic, and that this can be a stressful, confusing, and energetically draining experience. Better understanding of the development and experience of camouflaging in childhood can inform prevention of mental health concerns in adulthood.

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“…Using photographs in research with autistic people has been found to be effective in helping participants to clearly articulate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences as well as provide autistic participants with a creative form of expression that enables and empowers them to share their unique perspectives (Do et al, 2021). Photo-elicitation (Collier, 1957) is a flexible qualitative methodology where photos are incorporated into interviews to aid participants in fully expressing their perspectives (Phelan & Kinsella, 2011).…”

Section: Photo-elicitationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding camouflaging and identity in autistic children and adolescents using photo-elicitation

Howe,

Hull,

Sedgewick

et al. 2023

Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders

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The Use of Photovoice in Research With People on the Autism Spectrum: A Meta-Synthesis of the Literature

Cited by 6 publications

References 35 publications

Nature-Based Interventions for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review Centering Autistic Adults

Nature-Based Interventions for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review Centering Autistic Adults

Understanding Camouflaging and Identity in Autistic Children and Adolescents Using Photo-Elicitation

Understanding camouflaging and identity in autistic children and adolescents using photo-elicitation

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