Frequently changing conceptualizations of autism have caused widespread confusion over
its precise nature and aetiology. This study aimed to investigate teachers' views of autism�…

An autism diagnosis in adulthood can increase women's self-compassion and inform
appropriate supports. This study explored what helped and hindered autistic women when�…

There is a high incidence and prevalence of mental health problems among young people,
with several barriers to help-seeking noted in this group. High rates of mental health�…

Autism is a global phenomenon. Yet, there is a dearth of knowledge of how it is understood
and its impact in low-income countries. We examined parents' and professionals'�…

Executive summary The The National Autistic Society has sought the views of teachers on
the numbers of children with autism spectrum disorders and the provision available to them�…

Background: Autism has been associated with specific cognitive strengths. Strengths and
weaknesses have traditionally been conceptualized as dichotomous. Methods: We�…

Despite autism being highly heritable, this study is the first to investigate the experiences of
parents of autistic children who have significant autistic traits themselves. Eight parents of�…

People on the autism spectrum can learn about autism from various sources, likely differing
in the information, portrayal, and discussion they offer. The present study investigates where�…

Pathways to diagnosis in adulthood are poorly understood. Even less is known about
undiagnosed adults who believe they may be autistic. This mixed-methods online survey�…

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders is believed to be higher than that of other
conditions, such as Down syndrome or diabetes, yet few studies have explored the ideas lay�…