This study will interview autistic adults (18yrs +) or caregivers of autistic individuals (13yrs+) about their experiences of feeling overwhelmed in a hospital or doctor's office, especially when it led to a behavioral or mental health escalation or traumatic experience. We will also ask about any experiences of being physically restrained (for example, being held by someone or having a device used to limit movement) in a healthcare setting. The interviews will be approx. 60 minutes and will be completed virtually on Zoom.
We are seeking to enroll both autistic adults (18+) and primary caregivers of autistic indivudals (13+).
09/28/2026 - 01/04/2027
Emory University; contact Maggie Faucett at [email protected]