Autism-Related Language Preferences of French-Speaking Autistic Adults: An Online Survey.

Philippine GeelhandFanny PapastamouMarie BelengerElise ClinLydia HickmanConnor T KeatingSophie Sowden

Published in: Autism in adulthood : challenges and management (2023)

These results are consistent with autism terminology preferences in English-speaking countries and provide additional insight into the reasons underlying these preferences. Such work has implications for informing the language of researchers, clinicians, and other professionals in the field, as well as the general public.

Keyphrases

autism spectrum disorder
intellectual disability
decision making
healthcare
palliative care
mental health
cross sectional
emergency department