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September 10, 2025Journal of Autism and Developmental DisordersOpen Access

Diagnostic Experiences and Barriers to Diagnosis Among Autistic Adults in the United States: Associations with Diagnostic Timing and Gender

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TATamara M. Abu-RamadanATAlison U. TassoneUniversity of WyomingTATheresa Andrzejewski

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Implication

Surveys revealed diagnostic timing and gender impact satisfaction and barriers in autistic adults, suggesting necessary support improvements.

Key Points

  • Higher diagnostic satisfaction is associated with fewer barriers, receiving written reports, and post-diagnostic resources.
  • Adult-diagnosed individuals exhibited positive emotional reactions compared to child-diagnosed individuals.
  • Cisgender women and gender diverse individuals were more likely to feel relieved following diagnosis and reported more barriers.
  • The findings emphasize the need for reduced barriers and enhanced support tailored to different gender experiences.

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Abu-Ramadan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c24317b210217d647a53ffhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06986-7
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