Advances in Autism

Peer support amongst autistic children: an examination of the communication structure in small-group discussions

Senja Mankinen, Juliene Madureira Ferreira, Arttu Mykkänen

Over the past decade, many studies have investigated peer support between neurotypical and neurodivergent children. Less is known about how autistic children support each other in…

Mental health, wellbeing and coping strategies of autistic adults during isolation

Joseph Collins, Dale Metcalfe

The negative effects of loneliness and isolation on mental health and wellbeing on the neurotypical population are well documented. The purpose of this qualitative study was to…

Autism diagnostic aid (ADA) tool for use in adults with intellectual disability: development, face and content validation

Mahesh Odiyoor, Lorraine Potts, Solomon Shatananda, Abimbola Oyedokun, Sujeet Jaydeokar, Saman Shahzad

Individuals with intellectual disability have an increased predisposition to other co-morbid physical health conditions, mental illness and neurodevelopmental conditions including…

Experiences of autistic people in supported employment in France: a participatory research project

Julie Dachez, Sylvie Seksek, Natacha Ete, Marc Bianciotto, Marie-Pierre Toubhans, Zineb Rachedi Nasri, Raven Bureau, Philippe Garnier

The employment rate of autistic people is low, and they are often employed in low-paying jobs or in jobs involving tasks that fall short of their skills and competence. To address…

Retrospective analysis of the challenges and highlights of parenting two-year-old children who were subsequently recognised as autistic

Regina Yanga, Lisa Underwood, Anja Schoeps, Karen Elizabeth Waldie, Susan M.B. Morton, Elizabeth Ruth Peterson

This study retrospectively investigates the parenting experiences of mothers of two-year-old children who expressed concerns that their child may have autism up to when they were…

Understanding heterogeneity within autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review

Melissa Cruz Puerto, María Sandín Vázquez

In this study, the research question posed was: What are the defining characteristics, limitations, and potential opportunities in the research on heterogeneity within ASD?

The effect of a trampoline exercise program on motor and behavioral characteristics of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder

Paraskevi Giagazoglou, Theodoros Kannas, Athanasia Dampa, Stalakti Iliopoulou, Ioulia Alivizatou, Georgios Chalatzoglidis

The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of a trampoline intervention program on motor and behavioral characteristics of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Relationship between teacher ideals and attitudes toward peers with autism spectrum disorder among teacher college students

Kota Suzuki, Yuhei Oi, Shota Mitsuhashi, Shogo Hirata, Takaaki Goto

This study aims to examine the relationship between teacher ideals and attitudes toward peers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among teacher college students, and the effect of…

Camouflage in autism: a bibliometric perspective

Osvaldo Hernández, Leila Regina Durán, Andrés Fresno, María Fernanda Chamorro

In response to the challenges posed by the social environment, numerous individuals with autism use coping strategies, engaging in a phenomenon known as “camouflaging” to mask…

Evaluation of a program of social intervention for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (PROSEAR)

Federico Cardelle-Pérez, María Ángeles Díaz-Caneja, Ángela de Lourdes Martín-Pérez, Sonia Andrés-Espallardo, María Dolores Ortega-García, Belén Horcajo-Marrupe

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) surpasses 2% in some regions. However, there is a lack of manualized programs targeting the social skills of adolescents with…

Teaching social support to promote inclusive physical activity for people with autism

Laura Anne Bassette, Maddie Kujawski, Emma Donges

Previous research found that when exercise partners provided social support to each other, both participants engaged in higher levels of activity (Gellert et al., 2011). These…

Understanding banking experiences of autistic adults: an inquiry into inclusive banking

Ru Ying Cai, Abigail Love, Kaaren Haas, Emma Gallagher, Vicki Gibbs

Navigating the banking world may be overwhelming and intimidating for autistic people due to the generally poor accessibility of banks. Banks around the world are starting to…

Early intervention for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and intellectual disability: “The Getting Help” offer for Northwest England

Christine Wee, Sujeet Jaydeokar, Chinemerem Ugwuonah, Leanne Armstrong, Mahesh Odiyoor

The purpose of this paper is to outline what early support should be offered to children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions including those who are autistic or…