Individual and carer perceptions of Autism diagnosis in adulthood

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    Individual and carer perceptions of Autism diagnosis in adulthood

  • IRAS ID

    124795

  • Contact name

    Josie Steel

  • Contact email

    js895@bath.ac.uk

  • Sponsor organisation

    University of Bath

  • Research summary

    To investigate psychological factors associated with receiving a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in adulthood including reports from the person identified as the main source of support for individuals diagnosed. A secondary aim is to consider any discrepancies between individuals' perceptions of the condition and their carers perceptions.

  • REC name

    North East - Newcastle & North Tyneside 2 Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    13/NE/0251

  • Date of REC Opinion

    16 Aug 2013

  • REC opinion

    Favourable Opinion