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July 27, 2025Open Access

Autistic adults' experiences of accessing and receiving mental health care and their priorities for improvements: a qualitative study

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FTF. H. TaylorNANafiso AhmedTPTamara Pemovska

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Qualitative study explores barriers in mental health care for autistic adults, highlighting communication and adaptability needs.

Key Points

  • Autistic adults face significant barriers in accessing mental health care, contributing to inadequate treatment.
  • Participants reported that a lack of understanding of autism among professionals led to neglect of their specific needs.
  • The study used semi-structured interviews with 13 autistic adults to gather insights into their experiences and priorities.
  • Enhancing communication strategies and adaptability in services is crucial for improving mental health support for autistic people.

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Taylor et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0939e6551bb0af8ce6f4https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.07.25.25332193
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