(Dis)engaging with Asperger's

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Abraham, J. (2017). (Dis)engaging with Asperger's. Departures in Critical Qualitative Research, 6(1), 52-71. https://doi.org/10.1525/dcqr.2017.6.1.52

Publication date: 1 Jan 2017 Added to AutiHub: 26 Oct 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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  1. Jacob Abraham *

Abstract

I examine an interpersonal relationship that propelled my further understanding and eventual diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome. Using autoethnography, I seek to understand emotions, identity, and interpersonal relationships better by narrating key moments in the relationships, interactions with a mental health professional, and reflexive analysis. My work interrogates how accessible a research method autoethnography is for someone with Asperger's. I use my experiences to share with readers what it is like to live with having trouble role-taking and reading and enacting neurotypical displays of emotion.

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0 / 45 (0.0%) cited references include at least one author identified as autistic.
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