This study found that autistic adults in Australia face significantly more barriers to healthcare than non-autistic adults, with contributing factors including gender diversity, anxiety, disability, and low social support. The authors recommend creating a national action plan, improving healthcare environments, increasing autism-specific training for professionals, and involving autistic adults in policy development to better meet their healthcare needs.
This study found that autistic adults in Australia face significantly more barriers to healthcare than non-autistic adults, with contributing factors including gender diversity, anxiety, disability, and low social support. The authors recommend creating a national action plan, improving healthcare environments, increasing autism-specific training for professionals, and involving autistic adults in policy development to better meet their healthcare needs.
