Since its initial description, the concept of autism has been firmly rooted within the
conventional medical paradigm of child psychiatry. Increasingly, there have been calls from …

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 co** …

We investigated Autism social identity and mental health in autistic people. Autistic people
have social and communication deficits, and experience social stigma—factors that could …

Research to date suggests that individuals with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) may be at
increased risk of develo** post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to …

The true extent of school bullying among youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
remains an underexplored area. The purpose of this meta‐analysis is to:(a) assess the …

Friendships are vital to mental health and well-being. Understanding autistic individuals'
lived experiences of friendship is necessary to support friendship development. A sco** …

Internationally, there is a growing trend towards the inclusion of autistic pupils within
mainstream schools. However, concerns have been expressed regarding this policy roll-out …

Background Peer relationships can be especially difficult for autistic adolescents, given their
marked social communication difficulties. The purpose of this systematic review is to …

Evidence suggests that autistic children have a higher probability of experiencing adverse
childhood experiences (ACEs) compared to their non-autistic peers. This meta-analysis …

Background and aims All children have the right to receive an education and to be included
in school. Yet young people on the autism spectrum, who are already vulnerable to poor …