Autism can be understood as a concealable stigmatized identity. This is the first systematic
review to synthesize the literature on autistic people's experiences of stigma and coping�…

Media depictions of autism have the potential to have either positive or detrimental impacts
on the lives of autistic people. This systematic review aimed to examine (1) the accuracy and�…

There is limited research examining the inclusion of autistic people in their local
communities. This paper reports on two Australian studies which explored this gap, focusing�…

Aims: The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not easy as there is no direct test
that exists to establish such a diagnosis. Increasing community and healthcare professional�…

Aims Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition, with symptoms
appearing in the early developmental period. Little is known about its current burden at the�…

Media sources can influence and shape attitudes and beliefs towards others. This study
explored newspapers depictions of autism. All articles which included keywords relating to�…

Objectives: To explore the knowledge of the general community in Saudi Arabia about
autism spectrum disorder. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted for the period�…

Substantial variability exists with regard to autism service provision around the world.
Service disparities observed in many low-and middle-income countries may be driven, in�…

Objective To assess the knowledge and attitudes of the general public in Jordan towards
autism. In addition, we aimed to assess their awareness of various treatment options for�…

Social Marketing shows how marketing techniques can be used to social ends and tackle
the immense challenges humankind faces. Social inequalities have driven popular revolts�…