A qualitative study of risk and resilience for positive life outcomes in neurodivergence using the WHO ICF.

ABSTRACT: Resilience is a dynamic process involving the interaction of multi-systemic individual and environmental factors that operate to protect against adversity and promote positive personal outcomes. Resilience is a topic of interest among groups who commonly experience adversity. Yet, it has received limited attention in the context of neurodivergence (e.g., autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). This study is part of a larger project investigating the bio-psycho-social factors contributing to resilience in neurodivergence using the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning (ICF). Interviews and focus groups were conducted with 69 neurodivergent individuals and/or their loved ones to explore the factors they believe influence risk and resilience for

SUBMITTER: Black MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511283 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature