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Williams, MA  \nIN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS  \nFOR THE DEGREE OF  \nDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY  \nAmanda L. Sullivan, PhD, LP  \n2025  \nAcknowledgements  \nI would like to wholeheartedly thank all of the mentors, supervisors, teachers, community members, and colleagues who I have had the privilege of interacting with over the course of my higher education journey. Notably, I would like to thank my PhD advisor Dr. Amanda Sullivan, who taught me to approach problems in the field from a critical lens, and whose unwavering support made my experience not only one of great growth, but one that was enjoyable and rewarding. Next, I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to my dissertation committee members: Dr. Lisa Aguilar, who provided space for helpful, peer-supported feedback on my writing, and who provided essential guidance for the conceptualization, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of my study; Dr. Amy Hewitt, whose expertise related to inclusion for the neurodevelopmentally disabled population greatly expanded how I thought about my dissertation aims and analysis, and reaffirmed the centering of lived experiences in this research; and Dr. Mollie Weeks, who mentored me in practice, taught me everything I know about systematic reviews, and offered incredibly helpful reflections on how to approach analyses from an ethical and anti-racist standpoint. Next, I would like to thank the faculty of the Educational Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, Institute on Community Integration, and School Psychology Programs at the University of Minnesota, who were all integral in my growth as a scholar and practitioner over the past four years, as well as faculty from the University of Denver where I got my start in school psychology. Additionally, I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to my peers who I learned alongside throughout my graduate school experience. It has been such a privilege to grow with my colleagues, and forge relationships that will last into our future careers. Last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank my partner, Jo, my parents Tim & Becky, my brother, Connor, my sister, Bryce, and all my wonderful friends who provided so much support, love, much needed distraction, and comedic relief over the years.  \nDedication  \nThis dissertation is dedicated to all of the neurodiverse children in the world for all ofthe talent, uniqueness, light, and love they bring to those around them.  \nTable of Contents  \nAcknowledgements ..........................................................................................................................i  \nDedication........................................................................................................................................ii  \nAuthor Positionality ....................................................................................................................... 1  \nChapter 1: Introduction................................................................................................................. 2  \nTheoretical Frameworks ............................................................................................................... 3  \nLanguage Matters ......................................................................................................................... 6  \nSummary of Aims and Results ..................................................................................................... 7  \nChapter 2: Study 1.......................................................................................................................... 9  \nAbstract ......................................................................................................................................... 10  \nIntroduction ......................................","cbCaicJc4YtFJpxq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicJc4YtFJpxq","pdf",1333020,175,"English","# Acknowledgements\n## Dedication\n## Author Positionality\n# Chapter 1: Introduction\n## Theoretical Frameworks\n## Language Matters\n## Summary of Aims and Results\n# Chapter 2: Study 1\n## Abstract\n## Introduction\n## The Importance of Intersectionality in Autism Research\n## Autism Identification\n## Cyclical Reinforcement of Intersectional Oppressions\n## Autism and Internalizing Mental Health Problems in Youth\n## Depression\n## Research Questions\n## Methods\n## Screening Procedure\n## Title and Abstract Screening\n## Data Extraction\n## Thematic Synthesis Coding Procedure\n## Quality Appraisal Procedure\n## Results\n## Systematic Search Results","[{\"question\":\"What topic does the dissertation address?\",\"answer\":\"The dissertation examines the effect of social contexts on autistic adolescents’ mental health, with a focus on internalizing mental health problems such as depression.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the study incorporate intersectionality?\",\"answer\":\"It centers intersectionality in autism research and analyzes how intersectional oppressions can reinforce cyclical impacts relevant to mental health outcomes.\"},{\"question\":\"What research methods are used?\",\"answer\":\"The study follows a systematic review process, including screening procedures, title and abstract screening, data extraction, thematic synthesis coding, quality appraisal, and results based on systematic search.\"}]","An Examination of the Effect of Social Contexts on Autistic Adolescents’ Mental Health - Dissertation | PDF",1788568807,441]