The past three decades have seen a major shift in our understanding of the strong links
between autism and identity. These developments have called for careful consideration of …

In recent years, a shift in focus has seen researchers seek to identify the priorities and
preferences of key stakeholders to shape the direction of future research for those on the …

In this commentary, we describe how language used to communicate about autism within
much of autism research can reflect and perpetuate ableist ideologies (ie, beliefs and …

Participatory research methods connect researchers with relevant communities to achieve
shared goals. These methods can deliver results that are relevant to people's lives and thus …

Based on Francesca Happé's best-selling textbook, Autism: An Introduction to Psychological
Theory, this completely new edition provides a concise overview of contemporary …

Autistic and non-autistic adults' agreement with scientific knowledge about autism, how they
define autism, and their endorsement of stigmatizing conceptions of autism has not …

The first year of life is punctuated by explosions of growth in motor and language abilities.
This is not a coincidence. The notion of developmental cascades provides a conceptual …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is recognized as a global public health concern, yet almost
everything we know about ASD comes from high‐income countries. Here we performed a …

“Recalling hidden harms”: autistic experiences of childhood applied behavioural analysis (ABA)
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Nationally and internationally, efforts are ongoing to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
in healthcare and other fields. These efforts require consideration of ways in which language …