AUCD: Poster Symposium 8: Self-determination & Aging: Autism Spectrum Identity and the "Lost Generation": Comparison between Diagnosed and Self-Diagnosed Adults on Identity and Other Characteristics
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Presenter
T A McDonald, PhD,Vanderbilt University, UCEDD/LEND
Description
The change in autism spectrum condition (ASC) definitions imply a "lost generation" of undiagnosed adults with an ASC. Research on adults who self-diagnose may provide insight on this "lost generation". This research program previously validated the Autism Spectrum Identity Scale (ASIS). This study compares the demographic characteristics of diagnosed and self-diagnosed participants and reports the initial validation of the ASIS with this self-diagnosed population.Back to Session: Poster Symposium 8: Self-determination & Aging