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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 9d

Neurodiversity is looking for a new editor!

The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.

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Application of psychological behavioural therapies in improving oral health for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis - Phoebe PY Lam, Elise Hoi Wan Fok, Megan Yuen Tung Chan, Colman Patrick McGrath, Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu, 2025

Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 9d

Application of psychological behavioural therapies in improving oral health for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis

This systematic review aimed to summarize the current evidence on the effectiveness of various psychological behavioural therapies in improving oral hygiene maintenance habits and oral health among...

Autism - Volume 29, Number 10

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 12d

Neurodiversity is looking for a new Editor!

The deadline for expressions of interest is October 5th.

Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 12d

You can find all these articles in our October issue, out now! Full articles at the link.

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Table of contents for Autism, 29, 10

Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 12d

🔬 Methodological Innovations in Autism Research:

- Challenges and opportunities across life stages.
- Exploring the intersection of alexithymia, autism, and personality disorders.
- Impact of evidential biases on autistic voices in research.
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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 12d

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Sports Participation:

- Analyzing autistic young adults' involvement in physical activities.
- Comparing participation rates in sports among autistic youth and their non-autistic peers.
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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 12d

🏥 Autism Healthcare Experiences:

- Urban vs. rural USA comparison.
- Review of Uruguay's diagnostic/support frameworks.
- Facilitators for better healthcare access for autistic people
- Safe practices for autistic survivors of sexual and domestic violence
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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 12d

🌍📚 Global Educational Support

- 🇺🇸 Caregiver concerns in U.S. education and mental health.
- 🇦🇺 School experiences in Australia.
- 🇨🇱 Unmet educational needs in Chile.
- 🇨🇦 Educational Pathways in British Columbia.
- 🇨🇱 AAC integration in Chilean schools.

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 12d

🔍 Exploring Autistic Camouflaging:

- Is camouflaging a cause or consequence of mental health issues?
- Insights from autistic women & gender-diverse individuals.
- Reviewing research on camouflaging strategies among autistic individuals.
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Autism - Volume 29, Number 10

Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 12d

📢 October 2025 Issue Highlights!

The October issue of Autism (Vol 29, Issue 10) is out! Here's a thread of highlights from this issue:

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Impact of peer-support programs for individuals with autism: A systematic review - Monica HM Verkooijen, Marjolijn Ketelaar, Max van Woerden, Wouter G Staal, Indira Tendolkar, Janneke R Zinkstok, 2025

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 12d

Impact of peer-support programs for individuals with autism: A systematic review

The neurodiversity approach recognizes autism as a natural variation of human experience, emphasizing unique strengths while acknowledging social and behavioral challenges that may affect quality o...

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 13d

Neurodiversity is looking for a new editor!

The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 15d

Autism is now on LinkedIn! 🌍 👋

We'll also be sharing videos, summaries, and round-ups of research published in the journal! Come and join our community - our profile is here ⬇️ www.linkedin.com/company/1085...

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 13d

‘It feels like a blessing’ – The experience of Hebrew-English bilingualism among autistic children: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

‘It feels like a blessing’ – The experience of Hebrew-English bilingualism among autistic children: An interpretative phenomenological analysis - David Ariel Sher, Nicole Wendy Sher, Jenny L Gibson, Hannah Ella Sher, 2025

Over half the world’s population are bilingual. Despite this, practitioners often advise parents of autistic children to teach their child one dominant national language and limit their child’s exp...

‘I did not think they could help me’: Autistic adults’ reasons for not seeking public healthcare when they last experienced suicidality - Tanya L Procyshyn, Rachel L Moseley, Sarah J Marsden, Carrie Allison, Tracey Parsons, Sarah Cassidy, Mirabel Pelton, Elizabeth Weir, Tanatswa Chikaura, Holly Hodges, Davis Mosse, Ian Hall, Lewis Owens, Jon Cheyette, David Crichton, Jacqui Rodgers, Simon Baron-Cohen, 2025

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 13d

Neurodiversity is looking for a new editor!

The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.

Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 14d

‘I did not think they could help me’: Autistic adults’ reasons for not seeking public healthcare when they last experienced suicidality

With autistic people at increased risk of dying by suicide, understanding barriers to help-seeking is crucial for suicide prevention efforts. Using an online survey designed in consultation with au...

Autism ableism seen through research abstract contents: A mixed-methods analysis of language in NIH-funded genetic and genomic autism research - Nicola Sugden, Lily S Barna, Kaylee Foor, John Kee, Chris Gunter, 2025

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 15d

Neurodiversity is looking for a new editor!

The deadline for expressions of interest is 5 October 2025.

Full details are here journals.sagepub.com...

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 15d

Autism ableism seen through research abstract contents: A mixed-methods analysis of language in NIH-funded genetic and genomic autism research

In recent years, genetic and genomic autism research has come under increasing scrutiny, moving to the center of debates about ableism, neurodiversity, autism acceptance, and the future of research...

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 15d

Autism is now on LinkedIn! 🌍 👋

We'll also be sharing videos, summaries, and round-ups of research published in the journal! Come and join our community - our profile is here ⬇️ www.linkedin.com/company/1085...

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 16d

Occurrence and overlap of physical and mental health conditions in autistic adults

Occurrence and overlap of physical and mental health conditions in autistic adults - Carolien Torenvliet, Tulsi A Radhoe, Hilde M Geurts, 2025

Mental and physical health conditions are a major topic of concern in autistic adults, but studies rarely consider their overlap. Therefore, this study assessed physical health conditions and menta...

Nor weak ties, nor strong ties: Personal support networks and relations between autistic peers - Isabelle Courcy, Noémie Cusson, Nuria Jeanneret, 2025

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 19d

Nor weak ties, nor strong ties: Personal support networks and relations between autistic peers

The aim of this study is to analyze egocentric social networks of 31 autistic adults in Québec (Canada). We examined the composition of their proximal personal support network and the role of suppo...

Contextual factors influencing neuro-affirming practice: Identifying what helps or hinders implementation in health and social care - Anna Gray, Donald Maciver, Eleanor Curnow, Lorna Johnston, Marion Rutherford, 2025

Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 20d

Contextual factors influencing neuro-affirming practice: Identifying what helps or hinders implementation in health and social care

There has been limited research to date into contextual factors hindering or supporting the successful implementation of neuro-affirming practice in support for Autistic and otherwise neurodivergen...

Influences on suicidality and suicide-prevention needs for the autistic community: Qualitative insights from multiple perspectives - Anne V Kirby, Kristina Feldman, Wilhelm Clark, Amber N Darlington, Alissa Atisme, Bobbi Duncan-Ishcomer, Rachel Kripke-Ludwig, Andrea Joyce, Whitney Lee, Kayla Rodriguez, Zack Siddeek, Kavitha Murthi, Brooks Keeshin, Hilary Coon, Christina Nicolaidis, 2025

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Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice. @journalautism.bsky.social · 21d

Influences on suicidality and suicide-prevention needs for the autistic community: Qualitative insights from multiple perspectives

Autistic individuals are disproportionately likely to experience suicidal thoughts, feelings, and actions. Addressing suicidality is also a high priority of autistic community members. The goal of ...