Exploring the Social Experiences of Adults on the Autism Spectrum: Views on Friendships, Dating and Partnerships
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Persons with autism were surveyed regarding their experiences and opinions of relationships, their day to day lived experiences and their social aspirations. The survey provided an opportunity for respondents to share both negative and positive experiences, as well as possible insights into how their communities could be more inclusive and provide better social opportunities. This thesis utilizes original quantitative and qualitative research and takes a structural/critical perspective of disability. Methodology involves participatory action techniques as questions were formulated from discussions with volunteers with autism/Asperger syndrome. While there is a considerable amount of research from the perspective of families, service providers and educators about persons with autism spectrum disorders, there is a startling lack of research involving the personal accounts of individuals with autism regarding their own social experiences. This study attempts to address this disparity by giving adults with autism a voice.
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Copyright © 2014 the author(s). Theses may be used for non-commercial research, educational, or related academic purposes only. Such uses include personal study, research, scholarship, and teaching. Theses may only be shared by linking to Carleton University Institutional Repository and no part may be used without proper attribution to the author. No part may be used for commercial purposes directly or indirectly via a for-profit platform; no adaptation or derivative works are permitted without consent from the copyright owner.
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