'Coming Out' with Autism: Identity in People with an Asperger's Diagnosis After DSM-5.
J Autism Dev Disord
; 50(2): 592-602, 2020 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-31713072
ABSTRACT
Asperger's Syndrome was introduced as a separate diagnostic category in the DSM-4 (1994). Its subsequent absorption into autism spectrum disorder in the DSM-5 (2013) led to vigorous debate and concerns about the loss of the unique Asperger's identity. Existing research has identified that adults previously diagnosed with Asperger's have expressed a diverse range of opinions regarding the DSM-5 changes. This Australian study explored the role of disability identity development in responses to the change through semi-structured interviews with 12 adults diagnosed with Asperger's under the DSM-4. Their different views did not appear to be a function of demographic variables; a connection was identified between participants' views of the change and differing stages of integration with the Asperger's and/or autism identities.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Autoimagen
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Trastorno Autístico
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Síndrome de Asperger
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Manual Diagnóstico y Estadístico de los Trastornos Mentales
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Autism Dev Disord
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia