‘Coming Out’ with autism : Identity in people with an Asperger’s diagnosis after DSM-5
Journal article
Smith, Olivia and Jones, Sandra C.. (2020). ‘Coming Out’ with autism : Identity in people with an Asperger’s diagnosis after DSM-5. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 50(2), pp. 592-602. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04294-5
Authors | Smith, Olivia and Jones, Sandra C. |
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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. |
Keywords | Asperger’s; DSM-5; identity; diagnostic category |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Journal citation | 50 (2), pp. 592-602 |
Publisher | Springer |
ISSN | 0162-3257 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04294-5 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85075139666 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 592-602 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 11 Nov 2019 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 26 Jul 2021 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8w67y/-coming-out-with-autism-identity-in-people-with-an-asperger-s-diagnosis-after-dsm-5
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