Using Experience Sampling Methodology to Capture Disclosure Opportunities for Autistic Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite a recent surge in literature contributing to our understanding of autistic individuals' disclosure experiences, the findings remain mixed. Research based on autistic people's perspective often indicates negative outcomes, while research that focuses on nonautistic perspectives is more positive. In addition, no disclosure study has used ecologically valid research methods, which help to reduce the risk of memory biases and are more representative of real-world experiences. The aim of this research was to capture outcomes from real-world disclosure opportunities as reported by a diverse range of autistic adults.

Methods

Thirty-six autistic adults reported their disclosure opportunities through experience sampling methodology (58% female, 28% male, and 14% no

SUBMITTER: Love AMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10726168 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature