Social compensation and identity in adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder

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Gago Ageitos, A. M., Vicente Alba, J., Álvarez Pérez, V., Garcia Hijano, C. M., & Vidal Millares, M. (2024). Social compensation and identity in adolescents with autistic spectrum disorder. Revista De Psiquiatría Infanto-Juvenil, 41(4), 45–57. https://doi.org/10.31766/revpsij.v41n4a5

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camouflage and autism, sexual identity in autism, alcohol abuse and autism, social compensation in autism

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Introduction: In the early years of life, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require appropriate diagnosis and treatment, including an understanding of comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention deficit disorder or learning disabilities. On the other hand, during adolescence and adulthood, the priority will be to deal with other difficulties such as psychosexual integration, identity construction and adequate social interaction. Objectives: The aim of this study is to carry out an updated bibliographic review to help in the diagnosis and treatment of ASD in the transition from adolescence to adulthood, by understanding the variability in the phenotypic expression of milder cases. Methods: Bibliographic review of the last 5 years in PubMed, Medline, World Health Organization, PsycINFO and Autism.org, with the following terms: “camouflage and autism”, "social compensation in autism", “sexual identity in autism”, “social compensation in autism” and “alcohol abuse and autism”. Results and conclusions: The clinical expression of ASD evolves in relation to factors inherent to the disorder, but also related to the social context. Thus, in the transition to adulthood, strategies that help to establish a well-adjusted personal and social identity are especially important in a complex society marked by the impact of image, stereotypes and assimilation. Due to their clinical relevance.

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Ana María Gago Ageitos, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela

Psiquiatra de la Infancia y Adolescencia. Servicio de Psiquiatría. Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela.

Javier Vicente Alba, Complexo Universitario Hospitalario de Vigo

Psiquiatra. Servicio de Psiquiatría del Complexo Universitario Hospitalario de Vigo.

Vicente Álvarez Pérez, Complexo Hospitalario de Pontevedra

Psiquiatra. Servicio de Psiquiatría del Complexo Hospitalario de Pontevedra, España

Carmen Mercedes Garcia Hijano, Psicóloga independiente

Psicóloga. Pontevedra.

María Vidal Millares, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela

Psiquiatra. Servicio de Psiquiatría del Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela.

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