Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice.
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Editor-in-chief: Sue Fletcher-Watson (@SueReviews.bsky.social)
Social Media: Catherine Crompton (@cjcrompton.bsky.social) & Keren MacLennan (@kerenmaclennan.bsky.social)
Editor-in-chief: Sue Fletcher-Watson (@SueReviews.bsky.social)
Social Media: Catherine Crompton (@cjcrompton.bsky.social) & Keren MacLennan (@kerenmaclennan.bsky.social)
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🌏 Over the past two years, we’ve received over 1000 submissions from 65 countries.
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🌏 Over the past two years, we’ve received over 1000 submissions from 65 countries.
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Patterns of interparental conflict and psychological distress among Australian mothers of autistic children
Patterns of interparental conflict and psychological distress among Australian mothers of autistic children - Alexis Kanat, Grace McMahon, Alison Fogarty, Rebecca Giallo, Monique Seymour, 2026
Mothers of autistic children often face unique emotional and financial challenges, contributing to heightened stress, poorer mental health and increased interparental conflict. This study examined ...
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February 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Patterns of interparental conflict and psychological distress among Australian mothers of autistic children
February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Breastfeeding and autism: An electronic health records study of baby wellness visit records
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February 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Breastfeeding and autism: An electronic health records study of baby wellness visit records
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‘It’s not fair, this isn’t what an autistic person should go through’: Experiences of autistic adults on inpatient mental health wards
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February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
‘It’s not fair, this isn’t what an autistic person should go through’: Experiences of autistic adults on inpatient mental health wards
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Community views on the assessment and diagnosis of autism: Principles to guide clinical practice
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February 11, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Community views on the assessment and diagnosis of autism: Principles to guide clinical practice
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Proud to be part of this research project on communication dynamics in autism together with Saskia Koch, Jana Bašnáková & Arjen Stolk. The paper is now open-access available in @journalautism.bsky.social
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February 10, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Proud to be part of this research project on communication dynamics in autism together with Saskia Koch, Jana Bašnáková & Arjen Stolk. The paper is now open-access available in @journalautism.bsky.social
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Our new paper led by @sarah-foster.bsky.social
Non-autistic observers attribute more negativity to autistic emotional expressions & more positivity to non-autistic ones, despite the autistic & non-autistic groups reporting feeling the same emotion & intensity
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Non-autistic observers attribute more negativity to autistic emotional expressions & more positivity to non-autistic ones, despite the autistic & non-autistic groups reporting feeling the same emotion & intensity
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February 5, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Our new paper led by @sarah-foster.bsky.social
Non-autistic observers attribute more negativity to autistic emotional expressions & more positivity to non-autistic ones, despite the autistic & non-autistic groups reporting feeling the same emotion & intensity
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Non-autistic observers attribute more negativity to autistic emotional expressions & more positivity to non-autistic ones, despite the autistic & non-autistic groups reporting feeling the same emotion & intensity
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Delighted to have our new paper, “Eliciting the views of autistic adolescents attending specialist schools on what friendships mean to them”, published in @journalautism.bsky.social! 🧵
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January 31, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Delighted to have our new paper, “Eliciting the views of autistic adolescents attending specialist schools on what friendships mean to them”, published in @journalautism.bsky.social! 🧵
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Reposted by Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice.
doi.org/10.1177/1362... Useful study - are we getting better at finding e.g. autistic women and girls? Yes.
408 people in Scotland.
The lifespan male-to-female ratio was approaching equal numbers of each. Do have a read of the detail. So much for 'it's a boy thing', eh?
408 people in Scotland.
The lifespan male-to-female ratio was approaching equal numbers of each. Do have a read of the detail. So much for 'it's a boy thing', eh?
Are we getting better at identifying and diagnosing neurodivergent girls and women? Insights into sex ratios and age of diagnosis from clinical population data in Scotland - Donald Maciver, Anusua Sin...
This study examined differences in referral and diagnosis based on sex recorded at birth (hereafter, ‘sex’), using case notes from 408 individuals diagnosed by ...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:50 PM
doi.org/10.1177/1362... Useful study - are we getting better at finding e.g. autistic women and girls? Yes.
408 people in Scotland.
The lifespan male-to-female ratio was approaching equal numbers of each. Do have a read of the detail. So much for 'it's a boy thing', eh?
408 people in Scotland.
The lifespan male-to-female ratio was approaching equal numbers of each. Do have a read of the detail. So much for 'it's a boy thing', eh?
Emotion regulation in families of autistic children and adolescents: A longitudinal study
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January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Emotion regulation in families of autistic children and adolescents: A longitudinal study
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Systematic review of measures and interventions for caregiver adjustment to child autism diagnosis
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January 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Systematic review of measures and interventions for caregiver adjustment to child autism diagnosis
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Reposted by Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice.
Such an important review paper! We love how the Caregiver Skills Training program uses non-specialists and can help improve access to autism services. This review is especially exciting because it describes cultural adaptations too. What are your thoughts about caregiver-mediated interventions? 🤔
Scoping review: Facilitators, barriers, and cultural adaptations in the caregiver skills training program for children with developmental concerns
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January 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Such an important review paper! We love how the Caregiver Skills Training program uses non-specialists and can help improve access to autism services. This review is especially exciting because it describes cultural adaptations too. What are your thoughts about caregiver-mediated interventions? 🤔
Reposted by Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice.
"Crucially, a reading preference for right-leaning tabloid newspapers emerged as a reliable predictor of more negative implicit attitudes.
This finding suggests that exposure to newspaper content may play a role in the dynamic process of attitude formation towards autism."
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This finding suggests that exposure to newspaper content may play a role in the dynamic process of attitude formation towards autism."
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New video with @themiskaraminis.bsky.social talking about the recently published paper on the relationship between newspaper reading preference and attitudes toward autism.
Watch the full video on our YouTube: youtu.be/tYaqUW7UhL0?...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
"Crucially, a reading preference for right-leaning tabloid newspapers emerged as a reliable predictor of more negative implicit attitudes.
This finding suggests that exposure to newspaper content may play a role in the dynamic process of attitude formation towards autism."
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This finding suggests that exposure to newspaper content may play a role in the dynamic process of attitude formation towards autism."
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Autistic romantic relationships, just like with neurotypical relationships, are diverse and fluid ❤️
‘It’s quite difficult to put Autistic relationships in a box’: A qualitative exploration of romantic relationships in gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults
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January 14, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Autistic romantic relationships, just like with neurotypical relationships, are diverse and fluid ❤️
Profiles of parent–teacher discrepancy on autistic children’s adaptive functioning
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January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Profiles of parent–teacher discrepancy on autistic children’s adaptive functioning
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Thinking flexibly: A cognitive remediation therapy–informed intervention for autistic youth
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January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Thinking flexibly: A cognitive remediation therapy–informed intervention for autistic youth
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Autistic adults prefer social touch less but engage just as much: The impact of social context, relationship type, sensory responsivity, and psychological factors
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January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Autistic adults prefer social touch less but engage just as much: The impact of social context, relationship type, sensory responsivity, and psychological factors
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‘It’s quite difficult to put Autistic relationships in a box’: A qualitative exploration of romantic relationships in gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults
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January 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
‘It’s quite difficult to put Autistic relationships in a box’: A qualitative exploration of romantic relationships in gender and sexually diverse Autistic adults
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Post-traumatic stress disorder in autistic and non-autistic adults: The impact of appraisals on reactions to traumatic events
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January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Post-traumatic stress disorder in autistic and non-autistic adults: The impact of appraisals on reactions to traumatic events
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A mixed-methods study examining the ripple effect of inclusive employment on reducing stigma toward autistic people in South Korea
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January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A mixed-methods study examining the ripple effect of inclusive employment on reducing stigma toward autistic people in South Korea
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Scoping review: Facilitators, barriers, and cultural adaptations in the caregiver skills training program for children with developmental concerns
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January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Scoping review: Facilitators, barriers, and cultural adaptations in the caregiver skills training program for children with developmental concerns
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‘Breaking down a barrier’: Autistic young people see virtual reality as a possible social support, but not a substitute for in-person interactions
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January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
‘Breaking down a barrier’: Autistic young people see virtual reality as a possible social support, but not a substitute for in-person interactions
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Short report: Autistic adults’ perceptions of gender, autism, and policing in the United States
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January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Short report: Autistic adults’ perceptions of gender, autism, and policing in the United States
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The impact of individual factors on linguistic alignment of autistic boys and their mothers
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January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The impact of individual factors on linguistic alignment of autistic boys and their mothers
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Happy New Year from the Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice team!
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January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Happy New Year from the Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice team!
Don't forget to tag us if you're sharing articles published in our journal. We're delighted to see and share your research!
Don't forget to tag us if you're sharing articles published in our journal. We're delighted to see and share your research!