Publications by authors named "Gabrielle A Heselton"
"Realizing the problem wasn't necessarily me": the meaning of childhood adversity and resilience in the lives of autistic adults.
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of childhood adversity and resilience in autistic young adults, highlighting how these factors affect their health outcomes throughout life.
- Five community members from the autism community helped shape the research, and four autistic individuals participated in interviews to share their experiences.
- Results indicate that adversity negatively affects these individuals, but resilience emerges through specific protective factors, offering insights for improving support for autistic youth.