Prevalence of clinical autistic traits within a homeless population: barriers to accessing homeless services

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Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless Pub Date : 2019-04-29 DOI:10.1080/10530789.2019.1607139

Niko Kargas, K. Harley, A. Roberts, Steve Sharman

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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.

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无家可归人群中临床自闭症特征的患病率：获得无家可归者服务的障碍

最近的研究表明，在无家可归的人群中，自闭症谱系条件(ASC)的患病率很高。虽然有充分证据表明，自闭症患者在获得保健服务方面遇到了许多障碍，但人们对他们在获得无家可归者服务方面面临的挑战知之甚少。因此，本研究旨在测量高水平自闭症特征的流行程度，并确定阻止自闭症患者获得无家可归者服务的障碍。从无家可归者服务机构招募的参与者(n = 65)完成了自闭症商数-10 (AQ-10)以及关于无家可归者服务可及性的问卷调查。结果显示，18.5%的参与者得分高于ACT-AQ的临床阈值。此外，ACT-AQ小组报告说，在共享住宿中遇到大群体是参与无家可归者服务的一个重大障碍。需要进一步的研究来确定ASC代表的全部程度，以及可能阻止自闭症无家可归者获得无家可归服务，从而克服无家可归的因素。

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