Exploring the Experience of Seeking an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

Emerging research suggests that seeking an autism diagnosis as an adult is usually difficult and time-consuming but brings relief once a diagnosis is made. This study explored the experience of the pathway to an autism diagnosis during adulthood for adults living in Australia.

Citation:
de Broize M, Evans K, Whitehouse AJO, Wray J, Eapen V, Urbanowicz A. Exploring the Experience of Seeking an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult. Autism in Adulthood. 2022; 4(2); 130-140.

Keywords:
Autism; qualitative study; adults

Abstract:
Emerging research suggests that seeking an autism diagnosis as an adult is usually difficult and time-consuming but brings relief once a diagnosis is made. This study explored the experience of the pathway to an autism diagnosis during adulthood for adults living in Australia.