dc.contributor.author | Churchard, Alistair | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-01-31T22:55:34Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-01-31T22:55:34Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2022-08 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Boilson, A.M., Churchard, A., Connolly, M. et al. Screening for Autism Spectrum Condition Through Inner City Homeless Services in the Republic of Ireland. J Autism Dev Disord (2022). | en |
dc.identifier.uri | https://oxfordhealth-nhs.archive.knowledgearc.net/handle/123456789/1166 | |
dc.description | Open Access CC | en |
dc.description.abstract | Homeless service users were screened for autism spectrum disorder through one of Ireland’s leading not for profit service providers. Keyworkers acted as proxy informants; their caseloads were screened using the DSM-5—Autistic Traits in the Homeless Interview (DATHI). Client current and historical health and behaviour data was collated. A representative sample of 106 eligible keyworkers caseloads were screened, identifying 3% “present” and 9% “possibly present” for autistic traits with the DATHI. These findings suggest a high estimate of autism prevalence and support emerging evidence that, people with autism are overrepresented in the homeless population, compared to housed populations. Autism may be a risk factor for entry into homelessness and a challenge to exiting homeless and engaging with relevant services. | en |
dc.description.uri | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05669-x | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | en |
dc.subject | Homelessness | en |
dc.title | Screening for Autism Spectrum Condition Through Inner City Homeless Services in the Republic of Ireland | en |
dc.type | Article | en |