Neuropsychology Strengths-Based Approach for the Assessment of Autism in Adults: Qualitative Thematic Analysis of Clients’ Experiences of the Diagnosis and Feedback Process
Qualitative analysis reveals the positive experiences of adults with autism undergoing strengths-based assessments, suggesting improvements for future practices.
Key Points
Participants reported a positive experience with the autism assessment process, emphasizing the supportive nature of the approach.
The thematic analysis of interviews indicated that simplification and individualization of feedback could enhance the client experience.
Grounded in a neurodiversity-positive framework, the strengths-based neuropsychology assessments were found to be acceptable to participants.
Identified gaps in autism support following diagnosis indicate areas for improvement in the overall assessment process.