Table 1.
Participant Demographics, Autistic Adults (N=39)
| Interview Mode | N (%) |
|---|---|
| In-person | 10 (26%) |
| Telephone | 8 (21%) |
| 18 (46%) | |
| Instant messenger | 3 (8%) |
| Age (in years) | Mean 35 (range 19–64) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 22 (56%) |
| Female | 17 (44%) |
| Race/Ethnicity | |
| Non-Hispanic White | 25 (64%) |
| Latino | 3 (8%) |
| Multiracial | 7 (18%) |
| Asian | 1 (3%) |
| African-American | 2 (5%) |
| Native | 1 (3) |
| Healthcare Insurance | |
| None | 2 (5%) |
| Government only* | 15 (39%) |
| Private | 21 (55%) |
| Other | 1 (3%) |
| Educational Attainment | |
| High school or less | 10 (25%) |
| Some college or university | 17 (44%) |
| Bachelor’s degree | 8 (20%) |
| Graduate degree | 4 (10%) |
| Living Situation | |
| Rent/own home | 19 (49%) |
| Live in family member’s home | 15 (38%) |
| Group or foster home | 5 (13%) |
| Receives assistance from others to obtain healthcare | 21 (54%) |
| Primary Communication mode during healthcare visits | |
| Speech | 35 (87%) |
| Other (e.g. Alternative and Augmentative Communication) |
5 (13%) |