ArticleAutism in adulthood2024
Moving from Disorder to Difference: A Systematic Review of Recent Language Use in Autism Research.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Priorities and Perspectives Regarding Goals and Outcomes of Support for Autistic Children Under 12 Years: A Systematic Review.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Pooled it
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- How Do Speech-Language Pathology Social Communication Interventions Incorporate the Strengths and Perspectives of Autistic Children and Their Families: A Scoping Review.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2026Article
- Navigating social isolation: a qualitative study of Iranian mothers of autistic children.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Upholding Anti-ableism in Applied Behavior Analysis: A Strengths-Based Approach to Goal Writing and Direct Service.Behavior analysis in practice · 2026Review
- Autism Spectrum-Related Terms Preferred by Polish-Speaking Persons on the Autism Spectrum and Participants Without a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions.Autism in adulthood · 2026Article
- Defining Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Autistic People: A Framework for Assessment Using Key Elements to Aid in Characterization.Autism in adulthood · 2026Article
- Research-practice partnerships in education: Benefits, challenges, methodological considerations and key enablers for change.The British journal of educational psychology · 2026Review
- A systematic review of higher education-based interventions to support the mental health and wellbeing of neurodivergent students.Npj mental health research · 2026Article
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- Novel therapeutics in autism spectrum disorder.Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics · 2026Review
- Preferences for Identity-First and Person-First Language: A Systematic Review of Research With Autistic Adults/Adults With Autism.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- How researchers refer to individuals with schizophrenia: person-first and identity-first language in academic papers.Schizophrenia (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Assessing AI-Generated Autism Information for Healthcare Use: A Cross-Linguistic and Cross-Geographic Evaluation of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Using Photovoice Methods to Set Research Priorities With Autistic People With Experience of an Eating Disorder.Journal of clinical psychology · 2025Article
- Well-Being Indicators in Autistic Children and Therapy Dogs During a Group Intervention: A Pilot Study.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Understanding Autism as a Condition in Mental Health Clinical Practice: Clinical Perspectives from a Youth Early Psychosis Service.Community mental health journal · 2025Article
- Valproic acid levels in neurodevelopmental disorders: correlation with CYP and SULT genes using LC-MS/MS.BMC neurology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The neurodiversity paradigm positions autism as a neurological difference that is disabling in the societal context, shifting away from the traditional medical view of a disorder. Several recent publications recommend use of alternative neuro-affirming language (ANL) instead of traditional medical language (TML) with the aim to increase acceptance of autistic people and reduce prejudice. Examining language use within recent autism literature, including by journal and study characteristics, may offer insight into the influence of these recommendations and current disability discourse. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines in autism research from 2021 ( Results: Many articles primarily used TML with a smaller subset primarily using ANL. There was a positive correlation between ANL use and publication date. More ANL was associated with articles on topics of autistic traits, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), or lifespan and that included autistic adults or autistic self-report. More ANL was also found in journals from Australasia or Europe or those that had identify-first language (IFL) guidelines. Less ANL (more TML) was associated with articles on biology/causes or treatment and that included autistic or non-autistic parents, autistic youth, siblings, or other clinical groups, and were published in medical journals. Conclusion: TML continues to largely dominate language choices in autism research, with an emerging shift toward ANL in recent literature. Increased ANL may be facilitated by journal and article language recommendations. Neuro-affirming language was also more likely in articles on topics prioritized by the autistic community, that included autistic adults, and may also be driven by cultural differences. Researchers and practitioners should consider the potential for their language use to impact individual and societal views of autistic people.
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