
‘Professionals Are the Hardest to Trust’ Supporting Autistic Adults Who Have Experienced Interpersonal Victimisation
Pearson, Rose and Rees (2022)
Interpersonal violence (IPV), abuse from someone known personally, like a friend or family member, affects an estimated 50–89% of autistic people and is strongly linked to poor mental health outcomes. This study explored autistic adults' experiences of IPV, highlighting its impact on their identity and the challenges they face when seeking help and support.
Disclaimer: includes accounts of trauma and harm.
‘Professionals Are the Hardest to Trust’ Supporting Autistic Adults Who Have Experienced Interpersonal Victimisation
Pearson, Rose and Rees (2022)
Interpersonal violence (IPV), abuse from someone known personally, like a friend or family member, affects an estimated 50–89% of autistic people and is strongly linked to poor mental health outcomes. This study explored autistic adults' experiences of IPV, highlighting its impact on their identity and the challenges they face when seeking help and support.
Disclaimer: includes accounts of trauma and harm.