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Lee, Hyein. Exploring autistic adults’ perspectives of their own behaviors and interests. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-2f95-k990

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TitleExploring autistic adults’ perspectives of their own behaviors and interests
NameLee, Hyein (author); Bal, Vanessa (chair); Fiske, Kate E (member); Rutgers University; Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
Date Created2022
Other Date2022-08 (degree)
SubjectClinical psychology, ASD, Autism, RRB
Extent107 pages : illustrations
DescriptionRestricted, repetitive behaviors (RRB) refer to a group of heterogeneous behaviors that comprise core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Previous studies on RRBs investigated measurement, categorization, developmental trajectories, and association with demographic and psychological factors, which were mostly based on caregiver reports and the perception that RRBs are inherently impairing. The purpose of this study was to increase understanding of RRBs in adulthood through self-reports from autistic individuals and present a more inclusive perspective toward RRBs that acknowledges both beneficial and problematic aspects of the behaviors. Participants included 66 adults with a prior diagnosis of ASD ranging in age from 18 to 59 years old. The result suggested that autistic adults view RRBs as having both benefits and problems, and they are likely to report more RRBs when they are framed as having potential benefits. Individuals who identify as nonbinary gender and those who are unemployed reported a higher number of RRBs. In the sample, gender-nonbinary individuals reported more negative perspectives toward their RRBs than individuals who identify as male or female. Autistic adults reported benefits of RRBs, such as providing effective coping strategies for distressing experiences, establishing structures to their environment and experiences, enhancing productivity and performance in tasks, and strengthening daily adaptive skills. When RRBs are problematic, the problems often arose from responses from others. This study highlights the importance of language in assessment measures in capturing RRBs and validating autistic adults’ experiences. Understanding both benefits and problems associated with RRBs will improve interventions to increase the well-being of autistic individuals and promote the community’s understanding and acceptance of the behaviors.
NotePsy.D.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-2f95-k990
LanguageEnglish, Korean
CollectionGraduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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