Parents of autistic children have historically reported hardships related to raising their
children. However, the access to resources related to the childrearing of an autistic child is …

Introduction While not all autism research is ableism, autism researchers can be ableist,
including by talking about autistic people in sub-human terms (dehumanization), treating …

Group design research studies can provide evidence to draw conclusions about what works,
for whom, and under what conditions in special education. The quality indicators introduced …

Black autistic individuals, regardless of age, have not been centered in autism research.
Instead, they often exist on the margins—on the periphery of autism research. In fact, Black …

Studies investigating autistic community research priorities indicate a mismatch between
what autism research focuses on and what autistic people want to see researched …

Purpose: Despite advances in screening and awareness, Black and multiracial families
continue to experience challenges when seeking an autism diagnosis for their children …

Lack of diversity in IDD research is typically conceptualized only in terms of (1) recruitment of
samples that do not appropriately represent the sociodemographics of the population, or (2) …

Cultural adaptation of evidence-based interventions for children with developmental
disabilities, including autism, is an effective way to increase the effectiveness and …

This study presents a strengths-based framework for designing virtual reality experiences
tailored to the needs and abilities of autistic individuals. Recognizing the potential of virtual …

Many autistic adults experience public stigma and some internalise this stigma with negative
effects on their mental health. While efforts to reduce public stigma are paramount, change …