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Autism in Adulthood

Autism in Adulthood publishes research and scholarship on pressing issues affecting adults on the autism spectrum, from emerging adulthood to later life. The journal features original research, in-depth analysis, and inter-professional dialogue to promote practice, systems, and policy change, and integrates the contributions of autistic adults as editorial board members, authors, peer reviewers, and readers into the peer-reviewed literature.

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Subject Rehabilitation

Impact Factor 6.8

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 2573-9581

eISSN 2573-959X

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Hybrid open access is available for an article processing charge. Institutional open access agreements, prepaid accounts, or affiliation-based discounts may help cover APCs.

Submission Instructions

Autism in Adulthood accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Writing or editing assistance by a third party and submission by someone not listed as an author must be disclosed in the covering letter.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript Main text must not exceed 6,000 words, excluding the abstract, Community Brief, disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Main text must use the heading structure Background, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include a Community Brief of no more than 500 words after the abstract in question-and-answer format answering the specified seven questions, at least 4 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions section after the Acknowledgements, and a Statements and Declarations section with all required subheadings including 'Not applicable' where relevant.

References Original submissions may use any standard citation format. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.

Figures & Tables A maximum combined total of 4 tables and/or figures is allowed. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and header row and/or column.

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Systematic Literature Reviews

Cover Letter Any writing or editing assistance from a third party and any submission made by someone not listed as an author must be stated in the covering letter.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript Main text must not exceed 6,000 words, excluding the abstract, community brief, disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Main text must use the heading structure Background, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include a Community Brief of no more than 500 words after the abstract, at least 4 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions section after the Acknowledgements, a Statements and Declarations section with all required subheadings, and the systematic review registration number and funding source as appropriate.

Figures & Tables A maximum combined total of 4 tables and/or figures is allowed. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and all figures and tables must include a number and title.

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Narrative Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.

Manuscript Main text must not exceed 6,000 words, excluding disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Main text may use an alternate heading structure at the authors’ discretion, and authors should clearly justify the choice to use a narrative review format. A Community Brief in Q&A format of no more than 500 words is required, and at least 4 keywords must be included after the abstract.

References Original submissions may use any standard citation format.

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Clinical Reviews

Cover Letter Writing or editing assistance from a third party and submission by someone not listed as an author must be disclosed in the cover letter.

Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.

Manuscript Main text must not exceed 6,000 words, excluding disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Main text may use an alternate heading structure at the authors' discretion, and authors should clearly justify the choice to use a narrative review format. A Community Brief in Q&A format of no more than 500 words must be included, at least 4 keywords must appear after the abstract, and the manuscript must include Author Contributions and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all required subheadings.

Figures & Tables A maximum combined total of 4 tables and/or figures is allowed. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and header row and/or column.

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Brief Research Reports

Cover Letter Any writing or editing assistance from a third party and any submission made by someone not listed as an author must be disclosed in the covering letter.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript Main text must not exceed 2,500 words, excluding the abstract, Community Brief, disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Main text must use the heading structure Background, Methods, Results, and Discussion. A Community Brief of no more than 500 words must be included, at least 4 keywords must appear after the abstract, and the manuscript must include Author Contributions and a Statements and Declarations section with all required subheadings.

Figures & Tables A maximum combined total of 2 figures and/or tables is allowed. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be editable text with a number and title rather than images.

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Brief Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Any writing or editing assistance from a third party and any submission made by someone not listed as an author must be stated in the covering letter.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.

Manuscript Main text must not exceed 3,000 words, excluding the abstract, community brief, disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Main text must use the heading structure Background, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and the discussion must lay out a research agenda and recommendations to the field. A Community Brief of no more than 500 words in Q&A format must be included after the abstract, at least 4 keywords must appear after the abstract, an Author Contributions section must follow the Acknowledgements, and a Statements and Declarations section with all required subheadings must appear at the end of the article.

References Original submissions may use any standard citation format, but revised submissions must use JAMA citation style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.

Figures & Tables A maximum combined total of 2 tables and/or figures is allowed. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be editable text with a header row or column plus a number and title.

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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract Abstract is not permitted.

Manuscript Main text must not exceed 500 words, excluding disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Community Brief is not permitted.

References No more than 10 citations are allowed.

Figures & Tables A maximum of one figure or one table is allowed. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text.

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Recent Publications

Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Autistic Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Jesus Perez-Castilla, Carlos H. Contreras-Pizarro, Glauco Valdivieso-Jiménez, Andrea Munoz-Figueroa, Adan V. Sifuentes Montalvo, Alvaro Taype-Rondan, Ana Brañez-Condorena

10.1177/25739581261450541

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Beyond Screen Time: A Neurodiversity-Affirmative Research Agenda for Screen Use in Autism

Alvin van Asselt

10.1177/25739581261452097

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Presence Without Belonging: A Conceptual Analysis of Loneliness in Autism

Hari Srinivasan

10.1177/25739581261448524

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Facial and Bodily Emotion Recognition in Autism: The Role of Alexithymia

Andrei Zarie, Jessica Loudon, Petra M.J. Pollux, Niko Kargas

10.1177/25739581261449193

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Lived Experiences of Ableist Microaggressions Among Japanese Autistic Adults

Takeo Kato, Nora Choque Olsson, Masamitsu Kawashima, Yasuo Kawaguchi, Siqing Guan, Masaki Tamura, Fumito Takahashi, Hikari Takashina, Makoto Wada, Shinichiro Ogawa, Kenji J. Tsuchiya, Fumiyo Oshima

10.1177/25739581261447233

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Original submissions are format neutral, full formatting is required at revision, manuscripts undergo initial evaluation before peer review, and final articles may be published online immediately through OnlineFirst after acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required when third-party writing or editing assistance is involved or when a submission is made on behalf of an author by a non-author third party.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publishing may require an article processing charge. Institutional open access agreements, prepaid accounts, or affiliation-based discounts may help cover APCs.

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Research Topics

Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Family and Disability Support Research Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Disability Education and Employment Child Development and Digital Technology Disability Rights and Representation Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Behavioral and Psychological Studies Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare Down syndrome and intellectual disability research Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Child Welfare and Adoption Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Impact of Technology on Adolescents Early Childhood Education and Development Child and Animal Learning Development Language Development and Disorders Infant Development and Preterm Care Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

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