Prevalence of clinical autistic traits within a homeless population: barriers to accessing homeless services
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Kargas, N., Harley, K. M., Roberts, A. and Sharman, S. 2019. Prevalence of clinical autistic traits within a homeless population: barriers to accessing homeless services. Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless. 28 (2), pp. 90-95. https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2019.1607139
Authors | Kargas, N., Harley, K. M., Roberts, A. and Sharman, S. |
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Abstract | Recent research suggests a high prevalence rate of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) amongst the homeless population. Although, it is well-documented that autistic people experienced many barriers to accessing health services, little is known about their challenges in accessing homeless services. Thus, the present study aimed to measure prevalence of high levels of autistic traits, and to identify barriers that prevent autistic people accessing homeless services. Participants recruited from homeless services (n = 65) completed the Autism Quotient-10 (AQ-10) alongside a questionnaire regarding perceived accessibility of homeless services. Results revealed that 18.5% of participants scored Above the Clinical Threshold of the AQ-10 (ACT-AQ). Moreover, the ACT-AQ group reported that encountering big groups in shared accommodation represent a significant barrier to engaging with homeless services. Further research is needed to identify the full degree of ASC representation and the factors that might prevent autistic homeless people accessing homeless services, and thus overcoming homelessness. |
Journal | Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless |
Journal citation | 28 (2), pp. 90-95 |
ISSN | 1053-0789 |
Year | 2019 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Anyone |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2019.1607139 |
Web address (URL) | https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2019.1607139 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 29 Apr 2019 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 08 Apr 2019 |
Deposited | 31 Jul 2019 |
Copyright holder | © 2019 Taylor & Francis |
Copyright information | This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless on 29/07/19, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/10530789.2019.1607139. |
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