Barriers and needs in mental healthcare of adults with autism spectrum disorder in Germany: a qualitative study in autistic adults, relatives, and healthcare providers

Abstract Background Autism refers to a neurodevelopmental condition with characteristic impairments in social interaction and communication, restrictive and repetitive behaviors, as well as difficulties in sensory information processing and daily living skills. Even though symptoms persist from earl...

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Main Authors: Sophia Dückert, Petia Gewohn, Hannah König, Daniel Schöttle, Alexander Konnopka, Pascal Rahlff, Frank- Erik, Kai Vogeley, Holger Schulz, Nicole David, Judith Peth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05026-x