"Maybe No One Knows We Need Help": Understanding the Experiences of Autistic Working Mothers in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although there are no known studies investigating autistic working mothers, research has demonstrated that managing employment and motherhood in non-autistic populations has specific challenges, as does employment in autistic populations. This autistic-led study aimed at investigating the experience of autistic working mothers to identify benefits, challenges, and support needs.

Methods

We utilized a subjectivist epistemological perspective to learn about the experiences of autistic working mothers. We recruited 10 autistic working mothers (aged 34-50 years) via social media advertisements, who participated in a 45- to 60-minute semi-structured interview where we asked questions developed in consultation with a community reference group. We transcribed interviews

SUBMITTER: Gore K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10902281 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature