Autism and Gender Variance Co-Occurrence Rates: A Survey Analysis Restricted; Files Only

Abstract

The relationship between autism and gender variance (GV) is complex and needs further exploration. To fill the gap in the research, this study aimed to look at the number of GV individuals seeking an autism diagnosis by surveying autism diagnosticians on how many GV individuals they are assessing and diagnosing with autism. Through a qualitative and supplemental quantitative analysis, the authors found that clinicians are progressively seeing an increase in GV individuals presenting in their clinics and that there is a definitive need for further research into the co-occurrence. The authors also use the data to provide recommendations for the field and clinicians moving forward.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction..... 1

Autism..... 1

Gender Variance..... 1

Previous Research on Autism and GV..... 2

Purpose of The Study..... 4

Methods..... 5

Participants..... 5

Measures..... 6

Procedures..... 8

Qualitative Analysis of Sections Two and Three..... 8

Qualitative Analysis of Section Four..... 9

Quantitative Analysis of Sections Two and Three..... 9

Results..... 13

Participants..... 13

Descriptive Qualitative Analysis..... 14

2022 to Present Assessed..... 14

2019 to 2021 Assessed..... 16

2022 to Present Diagnosed..... 17

2019 to 2021 Diagnosed..... 19

Qualitative Analysis of Section Four Comments..... 20

Quantitative Analysis..... 21

Quantitative Analysis Attempt One: Range Percentages Calculations..... 21

Percentage Diagnosed..... 23

Discussion..... 23

Descriptive Qualitative Analysis Discussion..... 24

Number of GV Individuals Seeking Autism Assessment Increasing..... 24

GV Assessments per Area..... 24

Qualitative Analysis of Comments Discussion..... 25

Quantitative Analysis Discussion..... 26

Limitations..... 27

Recommendations for Future Research..... 28

Conclusion..... 29

Appendix A: The Survey..... 30

Appendix B: Participant Flow Chart..... 33

Appendix C: Section One Data..... 34

References..... 35

Figures

Figure 1...... 19

Figure 2..... 21

Figure 3..... 23

Figure 4..... 24

Figure 5..... 26

Figure 6..... 28

Figure 7..... 31

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School	Emory College
Department	Biology
Degree	B.A.
Submission	Honors Thesis
Language	English
Research Field	Biology, Biostatistics Psychology, Clinical Gender Studies
Mot-clé	Autism Gender Variance
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Schwartz, Allison, Emory University
Committee Members	Pulver, Stormi, Emory University Abreu, Eladio , Emory University

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