Diversity in Autistic Play: Autistic Adults' Experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Play is important for mental health and well-being. Descriptions of autistic play have typically focused on "deficits" and are based on comparisons to neurotypical "norms". According to the neurodiversity paradigm, it is important that autistic voices are highlighted and that difficulties, differences, and strengths are explored. With this in mind, we designed the present study to focus on the experiences and perspectives of autistic people concerning the topic of autistic play.

Methods

We conducted a consultation with autistic stakeholders, as well as with parents and teachers of autistic individuals to help us design the study and interview questions. We used semi-structured interviews with 22 autistic adults aged 18-57 years (clinically confirmed diagnosis,

SUBMITTER: Pritchard-Rowe E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11317800 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature