This journal publishes research on autism spectrum disorder, focusing on understanding social communication, motivation, and sensory processing. It also examines interventions, diagnostic tools, and the experiences of autistic individuals across different life stages and cultural contexts. The scope includes motor skills, physical activity, mental health, and healthcare access for autistic people, as well as the perspectives of families and professionals involved in autism care and research.
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Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Development
Scopus Categories
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Autism Spectrum Disorder ResearchFamily and Disability Support ResearchChild Nutrition and Feeding IssuesChild Development and Digital TechnologyBehavioral and Psychological StudiesGenetics and Neurodevelopmental DisordersChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderObsessive-Compulsive Spectrum DisordersChild and Animal Learning Development