RESEARCH
/ Background
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects social communication and interaction. Although the symptoms vary depending on individuals, a large number of people with autism struggle with sensory processing, rigidity of thought, anxiety, and repetitive behaviors. Autistic communities are facing challenges in many aspects of their lives, such as employment, education, independence, and accessing public transportation.
/ Data Analysis
To better understand the autistic communities, we reviewed 9 videos focusing on the travel of autistic people and 60 posts from online community groups. With these data, we conducted thematic analysis.