..., the routinely collected socio-demographic data and outcome data was accessed from anonymized US data sets. Autism Adolescents Assessment Autism spectrum condition Autism spectrum disorder Neurodevelopmental Neurodevelopmental conditions affect the brain’s development and functioning...

... 23 10 2025 12 11 2025 © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Autism spectrum disorder ASD Autistic spectrum conditions ASC Sex Intellectual disability Age Diagnosis Prevalence of autism varies worldwide...

...Ghayda Mustafa; Aseel Zibin Purpose This study aims to investigate the comprehension of spatial, container and socio-cultural metaphors among Jordanian–Arabic speaking children with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) and typically developing ( TD ) children. Design/methodology/approach Thirty...

... constructs for understanding variation in adult autistic presentation and diagnostic processes. Autism Adults Female Psychometrics Autism spectrum disorder To evaluate the internal structure of both Brief Screening instruments, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted following...

...Leona Cilar Budler; Vanesa Kovac Purpose Children with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) frequently experience mental health challenges, including anxiety, emotional dysregulation and difficulties in social interactions. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of technology-based interventions...

... 2025 06 08 2025 20 08 2025 © 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Autism spectrum disorder Psychological distress Mental health Maternal stress Palestine Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental...

...Katarzyna Małgorzata Barabasz; Jarosław Baran; Patryk Barczuk; Dominik Bańkowski; Kamil Bielak; Katarzyna Kamińska; Patrycja Kłaptocz; Katarzyna Łukoś-Karcz; Milena Nowak Purpose This paper examines the persistent underdiagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, particularly among women, adults...

.... The purpose in this study is to adapt and validate the quality of life ( QOL ) for children with autism spectrum disorder (QOLASD-C) scale for use with Romanian children with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ). Design/methodology/approach A sample of 102 parents of children with ASD in Romania completed...

...Vanessa R. Rainey; Elizabeth R. Black; Arielle S. Ramey Purpose Children with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) tend to have lower adaptive functioning scores than their peers, which is the ability of one to care for themselves and communicate well with others. Previous research has established...

...Masoud Gharib; Javad Niazi; Nesa Darvishi; Ebrahim Nasiri Purpose Quality of life (QoL) is a crucial aspect of well-being, particularly for individuals with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ), who face unique challenges in social participation and daily functioning. This study aims to translate...

... and create derivative works of this article (for both commercial and non-commercial purposes), subject to full attribution to the original publication and authors. The full terms of this licence maybe seen at Link to the terms of the CC BY 4.0 licence. COVID-19 Autism spectrum disorder Emotional...

... assessment ADOS Children Neurodisability Autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum conditions Developmental disability Intellectual disability There has been a large increase in the number of children and young people who are being assessed for autism (Russell et al., 2022). Data...

... mental health conditions. Autism spectrum disorder ECHO autism Mental health Mental health care Co-occurring conditions The ECHO Autism: Mental Health program is funded by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. Disclosure statement: K. Sohl has received research support...

... sectors. Social camouflaging Masking Autism spectrum disorder Web forum Perception © 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only 05 04 2025 13 06 2025 20 06 2025 Corresponding author Iris L. Martinez...

... issue to be addressed is which among the two variables of executive function and language abilities contributes more to explaining theory of mind skills in children, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study investigated the relationship between the three variables and aimed...

...Cristina Anamaria Costescu; Adrian Rosan; Serge Thill; Gerardo Herrera Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of digitally mediated social stories (SS) compared with standard SS in teaching social norms in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). All the SS...

... in response to COVID-19 related lockdowns. We further explore distinct subgroups of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), investigating the socially inflexible and demand avoidant profile. Design/methodology/approach To surpass short-term outcomes, this study examined emotional and behavioral...

...Stefania Brighenti; Federica Cena; Roberto Keller Purpose Because of social interaction difficulties, cognitive characteristics and sensory sensitivity, people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may struggle with independence and active participation in urban contexts. Through understanding how...

...Fatemeh Ranjbar; Hooshang Dadgar; Masoud Azizi; Hamid Dalvand Purpose This study aims to examine the concurrent influence of parental stress, executive functions and communication skills on challenging behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These behaviors are frequently...

...Maša Orel; Marta Licardo Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyse recent empirical research that has explored the field of telepractice in early intervention for families of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Design/methodology/approach The systematic review included 16...