Yenn Purkis
5 Papers
Yenn Purkis is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Autism & Mental health. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications.
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Listening to the autistic voice: Mental health priorities to guide research and practice in autism from a stakeholder-driven project:
Teal W. Benevides,Stephen M. Shore,Kate Palmer,Patricia Duncan,Alex Plank,May Lynn Andresen,Reid Caplan,Barb Cook,Dena L. Gassner,Becca Lory Hector,Lisa Morgan,Lindsey Nebeker,Yenn Purkis,Brigid Rankowski,Karl Wittig,Steven S. Coughlin +15 more
TL;DR: A stakeholder-driven project that involved autistic adults in co-leading and designing research about priorities to address mental health needs identified five top priorities for mental health research which should be incorporated by researchers and practitioners in their work with autistic adults.
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Interventions to address health outcomes among autistic adults: A systematic review.
Teal W. Benevides,Stephen M. Shore,May Lynn Andresen,Reid Caplan,Barb Cook,Dena L. Gassner,Jasmine M. Erves,Taylor M. Hazlewood,M. Caroline King,Lisa Morgan,Lauren E. Murphy,Yenn Purkis,Brigid Rankowski,Sarah M. Rutledge,Savannah P. Welch,Karl Wittig +15 more
TL;DR: A systematic review to identify existing interventions to address health outcomes for autistic adults and to determine whether these interventions address the priorities of the autistic community found two approaches to have emerging evidence for their use in autistic adults: cognitive behavioral interventions and mindfulness-based approaches for improved mental health outcomes.
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The Gender-Diversity and Autism Questionnaire: A Community-Developed Clinical, Research, and Self-Advocacy Tool for Autistic Transgender and Gender-Diverse Young Adults.
John Strang,Lucy S McClellan,Daphne Raaijmakers,Reid Caplan,Sascha E. Klomp,Mindy Reutter,Meng-Chuan Lai,Annelou L. C. de Vries,Laura Edwards-Leeper,A. Minnaard,Endever Corbin,Yenn Purkis,Wenn B. Lawson,Da-Young Kim,Victoria M. Rodríguez-Roldán,Marvel C. Harris,Lydia X. Z. Brown,April D. Griffin,Elizabeth Graham,Sandy Krause,Noor Pervez,Inge A. Bok,Amber Song,Abigail L Fischbach,Anna I. R. van der Miesen +24 more
TL;DR: This article developed a structured self-report tool for autistic transgender young adults to communicate their experiences and needs in a report format attuned to common autistic thinking and communication styles, and developed a cross-nation project developed and refined the Gender-Diversity and Autism Questionnaire through an iterative community-based approach using Delphi panel methodology.
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The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide
Yenn Purkis,Tanya Masterman +1 more
TL;DR: This book provides a guide for young autistic individuals, celebrating their unique strengths and offering practical tips for managing challenges, anxiety, and sensory differences, while promoting confidence and self-acceptance through fun activities and reflective exercises.
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Planning Your Career Through Intense Interests
Yenn Purkis,Barb Cook +1 more
TL;DR: This book, by autistic advocates Yenn Purkis and Barb Cook, offers guidance on planning a fulfilling career around intense interests, using unconventional thinking and first-hand knowledge to help individuals with autism find work that aligns with their passions and skills.