Publications by authors named "Samuelle Voltaire"
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- Most autism research targets those with formal diagnoses, neglecting the experiences of individuals who self-identify as autistic, especially in the queer and transgender community.
- A study involving 65 queer and transgender adults revealed that both diagnosed and self-identified individuals encounter obstacles in obtaining an autism diagnosis and often face invalidation related to their identity.
- The study suggests that researchers and advocates should include self-identified autistic individuals in autism research and services to better address their needs and experiences.
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- There is a lack of research on the transition experiences of Black autistic youth and their families, particularly as they move into adulthood.
- This commentary highlights the need for intersectional approaches to better understand and address the unique challenges faced by these individuals.
- The authors recommend actionable changes in autism transition research to ensure equitable processes and develop effective interventions aimed at improving the transition experiences for Black autistic youth.
This study explores the experiences and identities of nonbinary autistic people. The relationship between autistic and nonbinary identities has not been researched in detail. Few studies focus specifically on nonbinary autistic adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: We aimed to qualitatively explore factors influencing contraceptive use in women living with sickle cell disease (SCD).
Study Design: We conducted a semi-structured qualitative study using data from interviews with reproductive-aged women with SCD. The Theory of Planned Behavior, which describes an individual's attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control as drivers of a health behavior, served as a framework for data collection and thematic analysis.