Autism and anaesthesia: a simple framework for everyday practice

Brown, S., Rabenstein, K., & Doherty, M. (2024). Autism and anaesthesia: a simple framework for everyday practice. BJA Education, 24(4), 129-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjae.2024.01.002

Publication date: 23 Feb 2024 Added to AutiHub: 5 Jul 2026 Type: Article Article language: English

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1 / 3 (33.3%)

Abstract

In common with other published articles, in this review we use identity-first language (autistic adult, autistic child) rather than person-first language (person with autism). Although medical training generally dictates the use of person-first language, identity-first language is the overwhelming preference of autistic people.1

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Cited references with an identified autistic author
13 / 39 (33.3%)
Cited author occurrences identified as autistic
28 / 231 (12.1%)
Among occurrences linked to AutiHub author records: 28 / 91 (30.8%). Distinct cited authors identified as autistic: 16 / 210 (7.6%).
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91 / 231 (39.4%)
Distinct linked cited authors: 70 / 210 (33.3%)
Linked cited-author occurrences not identified as autistic
63 / 91 (69.2%)
Among linked cited-author occurrences only. Across all cited-author occurrences: 63 / 231 (27.3%). Distinct linked cited authors not identified as autistic: 54 / 70 (77.1%).
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