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Autism Research

Autism Research covers research relevant to autism spectrum disorder and closely related neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on genetic, neurobiological, immunological, epidemiological, and psychological mechanisms and their influence on development. It publishes original research papers, short reports, theoretical papers that significantly advance thinking, animal and model-system studies directly relevant to ASD, and carefully conducted clinical trials. The journal is co-owned and supported by the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR).

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Subject Behavioral Sciences
Impact Factor 5.6
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1939-3792
eISSN 1939-3806
Invitation Only No
Cost Range There are no charges associated with submitting to or publishing in the journal under the standard model. An Article Publication Charge applies for the hybrid open access option.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required if there is a related paper under consideration at another journal. The cover letter must disclose any related paper under consideration at another journal and any conflicts of interest.
Abstract A scientific abstract is required. Abstract must be 150–250 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract should concisely state the questions addressed, the methods used, the main results, and their significance without paragraph headings.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words excluding abstracts and references. Research Articles must follow IMRaD guidelines. The manuscript must include a Lay Summary, five to seven keywords, and RRIDs in the keyword list where applicable.
References A DOI should be provided for all references where available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be included in the editable manuscript file or submitted as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends and be numbered in the order of appearance in the text.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be 150–250 words. Abstract must be 150–250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Review Article length is typically up to 8,000 words excluding the abstract and references. Manuscript must include a Lay Summary.
References References should include a DOI where available.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include text, figures, and tables in one editable file or in separate files, and submissions should be uploaded as separate manuscript, figure, and supporting information files. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Short Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required if there is a related paper under consideration at another journal. The cover letter must disclose any related paper under consideration at another journal and any conflicts of interest.
Abstract A scientific abstract is required. Abstract must be 150–250 words. Abstract must be unstructured. Abstract should concisely state the questions addressed, the methods used, the main results, and their significance without paragraph headings.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,000 words excluding the abstract and references. Manuscript should follow the IMRaD format. The manuscript must include a Lay Summary and five to seven keywords, with the Lay Summary given at the end of the abstract.
References A DOI should be provided for all references where available.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be included in the editable manuscript file or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends and must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript Letter To The Editor should usually be 300 words or less. Letter To The Editor must be written in continuous prose without subsections. Lay Summary is not required for Letters To The Editor.
References Letter To The Editor must have fewer than five citations. Citations should be limited to the article in question and highly relevant references supporting the discourse.
Figures & Tables Any figures and tables included must have legends.
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Commentaries

Cover Letter A letter of interest is required before submission. The letter of interest must indicate the topic of the proposed Commentary, include an outline of its contents, and briefly explain why it is a good time to review the topic.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 150–250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Commentaries must be 1,500–3,000 words excluding abstract and references. The manuscript must include a Lay Summary.
References A DOI should be provided for all references where available.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may include text, figures, and tables in one editable file or as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends.
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Recent Publications

Clinical and Genetic Factors Associated With Regression in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Anna Maruani, Emma Delclaud, Paul Bruzeau, Richard Delorme, Anne‐Claude Tabet, Valérie Vantalon, Jonathan Levy, Pierre Ellul

10.1002/aur.70367
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Electroconvulsive Therapy for Catatonia in Autistic and Non‐Autistic Patients: An Observational Study on Course, Efficacy, Aggression, and Self‐Injury Outcomes

Joshua Ryan Smith, Maria Bonnee, Sarah Marler, Seri Lim, D. Catherine Fuchs, Rafael Tamargo, Isaac Baldwin, Christopher Maley, Ashley VanHaverbeck, Courtney Hamilton, Timothy Adegoke, Haozheng Xu, Jinyuan Liu, Zachary J. Williams, Jo Ellen Wilson, James Luccarelli

10.1002/aur.70362
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Young Autistic Children Spontaneously Take Others' Visual Perspectives

Yang Gao, Christopher Jarrold, Ruoxi Shi, Jiewei Zheng, Hui Chen, Tengfei Wang

10.1002/aur.70364
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Empathy Moderates the Association Between Social Disengagement and Emotion Problems in Autistic Youth

Lacey Chetcuti, Emily Spackman, Eva Loth, Emma Baker, Antonio Y. Hardan, Mirko Uljarevic

10.1002/aur.70341
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Sex and Cognitive Ability‐Based Stratification of Social Attention in Autism

Jason W. Griffin, Frederick Shic, Adam Naples, Kelsey Dommer, Geraldine Dawson, Susan Faja, Shafali Jeste, Natalia Kleinhans, James Dziura, Catherine Sugar, Damla Senturk, Gerhard Hellemann, Sara Jane Webb, James C. McPartland

10.1002/aur.70356
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision (median): 23 days; submission to acceptance (median): 181 days; acceptance to publication (median): 14 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is optional. Authors may provide a cover letter during submission or upload a separate cover letter, but it is not required. Related papers under consideration elsewhere should be disclosed in the cover letter. Conflict of interest disclosures should be included in the cover letter to the Editor-in-Chief.

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What are the publication costs?

There are no charges associated with submitting to or publishing in the journal under the standard model. An APC applies only if authors choose the hybrid open access option.

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Research Topics

Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Family and Disability Support Research Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Child Development and Digital Technology Behavioral and Psychological Studies Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Virology and Viral Diseases Language Development and Disorders Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Functional Brain Connectivity Studies Child and Animal Learning Development Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Congenital heart defects research Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities Face Recognition and Perception Williams Syndrome Research EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility Infant Development and Preterm Care Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Reading and Literacy Development

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