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Autism in Adulthood

Virtual Collection: Autism Acceptance Month 2021

Autism in Adulthood is the home for research and scholarship on the most pressing issues affecting adults on the autism spectrum, from emerging adulthood to later life. Using original research, in-depth analysis, and inter-professional dialogue, Autism in Adulthood provides new insights and evidence to promote practice, systems, and policy change. This innovative journal integrates the contributions of autistic adultsas Editorial Board members, authors, peer-reviewers, and readersinto the peer-reviewed literature. 

In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month 2021, we are pleased to highlight a selection of articles that help further the discussion on the importance of autism acceptance.

Enjoy free access through April 30, 2021.

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Toward a Neuroqueer Future: An Interview with Nick Walker

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An Expert Discussion on Structural Racism in Autism Research and Practice

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An Expert Discussion on Autism in Adulthood in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Believe in Me: Insights of a Nonspeaking College-Bound Autistic

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Coming to My Senses

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Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers

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A Conceptual Analysis of Autistic Masking: Understanding the Narrative of Stigma and the Illusion of Choice

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The Development and Pilot-Testing of the Autism Attitude Acceptance Scale: An Instrument Measuring Autism Acceptance

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Implicit and Explicit Attitudes Toward Autistic Adults

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“People Might Understand Me Better”: Diagnostic Disclosure Experiences of Autistic Individuals in the Workplace

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Autistic Narratives of Sensory Features, Sexuality, and Relationships

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Understanding the Relationships Between Autistic Identity, Disclosure, and Camouflaging


Download Free Articles

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Toward a Neuroqueer Future: An Interview with Nick Walker

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An Expert Discussion on Structural Racism in Autism Research and Practice

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An Expert Discussion on Autism in Adulthood in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Believe in Me: Insights of a Nonspeaking College-Bound Autistic

Open Access
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Coming to My Senses

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Avoiding Ableist Language: Suggestions for Autism Researchers

Open Access
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A Conceptual Analysis of Autistic Masking: Understanding the Narrative of Stigma and the Illusion of Choice

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The Development and Pilot-Testing of the Autism Attitude Acceptance Scale: An Instrument Measuring Autism Acceptance

Download Icon

Implicit and Explicit Attitudes Toward Autistic Adults

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“People Might Understand Me Better”: Diagnostic Disclosure Experiences of Autistic Individuals in the Workplace

Open Access
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Autistic Narratives of Sensory Features, Sexuality, and Relationships

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Understanding the Relationships Between Autistic Identity, Disclosure, and Camouflaging