Characteristics and primary care experiences of people who self-report as autistic: a probability sample survey of adults registered with primary care services in England
Adults self-reporting as autistic have a distinctive sociodemographic profile and heightened rates of long-term conditions. They report challenges in both accessing primary care and having their needs met when they do. These findings should inform future care initiatives designed to meet the needs of this group.
Authors
- Lucy Teece (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6669-8534)
- Samuel Tromans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0783-285X)
- Catherine L. Saunders (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3127-3218)
- Traolach Brugha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9786-9591)
- Sally McManus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2711-0819)
Institutions
- University of Leicester (GB)
- City, University of London (GB)
- University of Cambridge (GB)
- Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081388
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.69
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Medical Research Council
- NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre