Abstract

This research explored how resilience and coping strategies influence the mental health and well-being of autistic adults. We found that resilient autistic adults used more engagement coping strategies, less disengagement coping strategies, and reported better mental health and well-being. Considering stress-related factors together (i.e., resilience and coping) offers a novel perspective to mental health difficulties in autistic adults and may be a vital step in the development of support options in this population.

Citation

Muniandy, M., Richdale, A.L., Arnold, S.R.C., Trollor, J.N. & Lawson, L.P. (2021). Inter-relationships between trait resilience, coping strategies, and mental health outcomes in autistic adults. Autism Research. 14(10), 2156–2168. doi: 10.1002/aur.2564