Objectives Waiting times in the UK for an autism diagnostic assessment have increased
rapidly in the last 5 years. This review explored research (including 'grey'literature) to …

Background: Emerging research suggests that seeking an autism diagnosis as an adult is
usually difficult and time-consuming but brings relief once a diagnosis is made. This study …

We surveyed New Zealand parents of autistic children to identify their perceived barriers and
facilitators to accessing support services, including the influence of a family's level of …

The detection of mental disorders through social media has received significant attention.
With the growing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the inherent difficulties …

Background Demand for diagnostic assessment in children with possible autism has
recently increased significantly. Services are under pressure to deliver timely and high …

Introduction Timely access to early support that optimises autistic children's development
and their caregiver's mental health is critical. Naturalistic developmental behavioural …

Classified as a form of neurodivergence, autism is recognised as consisting of differences in
sensory and cognitive processing, social interactions, and preferences for routine and …

Youth who identify as either transgender or Autistic are part of highly stigmatised minority
communities that suffer many inequities in mental health and wellbeing. In the face of …

Autism is a form of neurodivergence characterised by differences in social communication,
the presence of passionate interests, and a preference for predictable activities and routines …

The past two decades have seen increasing social science and legal interest in the
relationship between autism and criminal justice. Most publications have been case study or …