Table 4.
Additional worries shared by respondents
| Autistic adults | n (%/ 52) | Non-autistic adults | N (%/195) |
|---|---|---|---|
| That I'm not a good parent/that I won’t be able to advocate for my child | 6(12) | That my family is safe and health | 11(6) |
| My relationships | 5(10) | Health and fitness | 5(9) |
| People will know that I'm different and judge me/treat me differently | 4(8) | Losing relationships/my relationships | 3(5) |
| That I will let people down | 4(8) | Performance in education/employment/work | 3(5) |
| Everything | 3(6) | What others think of me | 4(2) |
| That my life has no purpose/I have no personality | 3(6) | My future | 4(2) |
| My health/what will happen when I can't care for myself | 3(6) | Money | 2(1) |
| Traffic and driving | 2(4) | Pets | 2(1) |
| My future | 2(4) | World events | 2(1) |
| Appearance | 2(1) | ||
| Making an impact/achievement | 2(1) |
Only topics with more than one respondent are reported