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NCT Number: NCT04302753

Autistic Women's Experiences of Self Compassion and Receiving Their Diagnosis in Adulthood

Research highlights strong links between self-compassion and mental health, but there is very limited research specifically exploring autistic individual's experiences of self-compassion. The process of receiving a diagnosis on the autism spectrum can be complex and autistic women tend to experience several barriers to diagnosis. This study adds to the growing area of research exploring autistic women's experiences of receiving a diagnosis in adulthood. This study employs Interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore if receiving a diagnosis of Autism influences women's perceptions of self-compassion. The findings may inform client-centred practices in health care settings and potentially present positive aspects of autism diagnosis.

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Key information

Conditions

Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder Autistic Disorder Child Development Disorders, Pervasive Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

DClin Univeristy of Sheffield

Sheffield, Yorkshire and Humber, S1 2LT, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Able to consent to participate
  • Cisgender female (female at birth and raised as female).
  • Speak English fluently
  • Received an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, aged 18 years old or above

Exclusion criteria

  • Lack capacity to consent to participate in the study
  • Unable to speak English fluently
  • Have not received an Autism diagnosis
  • Have received Autism diagnosis prior to their 18th birthday
  • Have an intellectual disability
  • Born male

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Experience of receiving ASD diagnosis in adulthood based on semi structured interviews

    Time frame: day one

    Participants' experience of receiving ASD diagnosis in adulthood based on semi structured interviews, completed in one interview.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Experience of self-compassion before and after receiving ASD diagnosis based on semi structured interviews

    Time frame: day one

    Participants' experiences of self-compassion before and after receiving ASD diagnosis based on semi structured interviews, completed in one interview.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Sheffield

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2021
First posted
Mar 10, 2020
Registry last updated
May 6, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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