The importance of critical life moments: An explorative study of successful women with autism spectrum disorder

Ten women with autism spectrum disorder participated in oral interviews in order to share their experiences since their diagnosis and to discuss the factors that had enabled them to achieve success in different aspects of their life. Participants were encouraged to share their perspectives on their...

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Published in:Autism : the international journal of research and practice 2017-08, Vol.21 (6), p.670-677
Main Authors: Webster, Amanda A, Garvis, Susanne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Adults
Asperger Syndrome - psychology
Autism
autism spectrum disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder - psychology
Change Agents
Diagnostic Tests
Employment - psychology
Female
Females
Foreign Countries
Goals
Humans
Identity
Interpersonal Relations
Interviews as Topic
Medical diagnosis
Mentoring
Mentors
Middle Aged
Pedagogical Work
Pedagogiskt arbete
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Self Concept
Self Efficacy
Semi Structured Interviews
Success
Women
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Summary:Ten women with autism spectrum disorder participated in oral interviews in order to share their experiences since their diagnosis and to discuss the factors that had enabled them to achieve success in different aspects of their life. Participants were encouraged to share their perspectives on their success and to discuss the challenges they encountered in their daily lives and how they overcame these. Interviews were analysed using a narrative-themed approach. Participants indicated that both internal and external factors enabled them to achieve success in different aspects of their lives. These included being an agent of change, a changed identity after diagnosis, experiencing the belief of others in their capability and seeing themselves as a mentor to others. Their experiences with overcoming obstacles in their lives enabled them to develop self-efficacy and to shape their own success.
ISSN:1362-3613
1461-7005
1461-7005
DOI:10.1177/1362361316677719