Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are thought to be at disproportionate risk of
develo** mental health comorbidities, with anxiety and depression being considered most …

This paper reviews the literature exploring gender differences associated with the clinical
presentation of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The potentially mediating effect of …

Empathy is an essential component of human social life. It requires the ability to understand
another's mental state and respond with an appropriate emotion or action. Individuals with …

This briefing paper will assist Primary, Acute and Specialist NHS Trusts in fulfilling their
responsibilities. In this report we summarise the most recent evidence from the UK on the …

While disabilities studies scholars have already taken a great step forward in integrating the
theory of intersectionality, progress is still required. Many theoretical and empirical disability …

The transition from adolescence to adulthood has been shown to be a time of amplified risk
for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It is unknown, however, whether …

Objective Evidence suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder have increased
rates of co-occurring psychosis and/or bipolar disorder. Considering the peak age of onset …

Background: Anxiety is highly prevalent in autistic adults and can cause a significant impact
on functioning and quality of life. There are no existing measures of anxiety designed and …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is over four times more prevalent in males compared to
females. Increased understanding of sex differences in ASD endophenotypes could add …

Abstract Matson and Nebel-Schwalm (Research in Developmental Disabilities 28 (4) 341-
352, 2007) conducted an overview of comorbid psychopathology with autism spectrum …