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Autism Spectrum Disorder Research

This cluster of papers encompasses a wide range of research on Autism Spectrum Disorders, including genetics, neurodevelopmental aspects, social skills interventions, brain connectivity, epidemiology, executive functioning, early intervention, emotion recognition, and neuroanatomy.

154,734 works

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Most cited

  1. Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised: A revised version of a diagnostic interview for caregivers of individuals with possible pervasive developmental disorders

    Catherine Lord, Michael Rutter, Ann Le Couteur · 1994 · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · 9,166 citations

  2. Does the autistic child have a “theory of mind” ?

    Simon Baron‐Cohen, Alan M. Leslie, Uta Frith · 1985 · Cognition · 8,575 citations

  3. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule—Generic: A Standard Measure of Social and Communication Deficits Associated with the Spectrum of Autism

    Catherine Lord, Susan Risi, Linda Lambrecht, Edwin H. Cook · 2000 · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · 7,609 citations

  4. The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ): Evidence from Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism, Males and Females, Scientists and Mathematicians

    Simon Baron‐Cohen, Sally Wheelwright, Richard Skinner, Joanne Martin · 2001 · Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders · 6,566 citations

  5. Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2014

    Jon Baio, Lisa D. Wiggins, Deborah Christensen, Matthew J. Maenner · 2018 · MMWR Surveillance Summaries · 5,545 citations

  6. The “Reading the Mind in the Eyes” Test Revised Version: A Study with Normal Adults, and Adults with Asperger Syndrome or High‐functioning Autism

    Simon Baron‐Cohen, Sally Wheelwright, Jacqueline Hill, Yogini Raste · 2001 · Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry · 4,508 citations

Most recent

  1. Hidden in plain sight: a qualitative exploration of the influence of masking on autistic women’s mental health

    Shana Harrison, Deepak Mathew, Grace Iarocci, Dr. Estera Boldut · 2026 · Advances in Autism · 0 citations

  2. Grandparents’ Age Sheds Light on Autism Spectrum Disorder Risk Mechanisms in Their Grandchildren

    Donna M. Werling · 2026 · Biological Psychiatry · 0 citations

  3. Feasibility of a Novel Eye Gaze Shift Task in Autism Assessment: A Pilot Study

    Adam Blancher, Michelle Yetman, Michael McGill, Tryphena Jenkins · 2026 · Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology · 0 citations

  4. The Impact of a Neurocollaborative Theraplay®-Informed Intervention on the Presentations of Developmental Trauma and Attachment Difficulties in a Sub-Group of Autistic Looked after Children: a Retrospective Service Evaluation

    Jack Purrington, Gemma Hartley, Alan Price, Elspeth Bass · 2026 · Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma · 0 citations

  5. A Critical Synthesis of Machine Learning in Autism Spectrum Disorder Genomic Research: From Transcriptomics to Microbiome

    Zahra SADR, Bita Fallahpour, Alireza Alireza DASTGHEIB, Reza BAHRAMI · 2026 · Medeniyet Medical Journal · 0 citations

  6. Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Its Impact on Healthcare Delivery and Clinical Outcomes in Neurodivergent Populations

    America Reyes · 2026 · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 0 citations

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