APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Sexual and Gender Minorities with Autism Report More Impaired Quality of Life: Nuances

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Clinical Science

  • Laura Graham Holmes
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Laura Graham Holmes
    Drexel University
  • Joseph McCleery
    Saint Joseph's University
  • Casey Zampella
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Judith Miller
    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Abstract

This project examined quality of life and health for a diverse sample of adults with autism including sexual and gender minorities. Sexual orientation had a stronger effect than gender identity. Results suggested that individuals identifying as asexual/demisexual may be at particular risk for isolation and poor health outcomes.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

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