Early autism interventions: what 252 studies really tell us
The largest evidence review in this launch collection found some benefits — and a major gap in how possible harms are tracked.
Research library
The latest, made legible.
Every explanation starts with a named source and ends with what remains uncertain.
Can brief telehealth support help autistic children sleep?
A pilot trial involving 61 families offers an encouraging signal, but it is not the final word.
What autistic adults want research to study
A Scottish participatory study puts mental health, diagnosis and support services ahead of causes and ‘cures’.
Accessible consent is part of good autism research
New practical guidance treats consent as an ongoing process, not a dense form signed once.
Autism apps and digital interventions: read the evidence carefully
A 33-trial meta-analysis found positive average effects, but its own comparisons show why ‘digital works’ is too broad a claim.
Autism: what current evidence says — and does not say
A calm, evidence-aligned starting point for families after a diagnosis or first questions.