Science Spotlights

As a professor actively engaged in the empirical literature, I follow and contribute to ongoing research. This space will serve as a platform to highlight key information from recently published articles, providing relevant insights and updates on the latest findings in the field. By sharing these updates, I aim to foster a deeper understanding of emerging trends and discoveries, encouraging informed discussions and collaborations among scholars, practitioners, and students. Whether it's groundbreaking studies, innovative methodologies, or critical reviews, this space will be dedicated to keeping you informed and engaged with the dynamic world of academic research.

2025

Nayyar, J. M., Stapleton, A. V., Guerin, S., & O’Connor, C. (2025). Exploring Lived Experiences of Receiving a Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood: A Systematic Review. Autism in Adulthood, 7(1). 

Dell’Osso, L., Amatori, G., Bonell, C., Nard, B., Massmett, E., Cremone, I. M., Pn, S., & Carpta, B. (2025). Autism spectrum disorder, social anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorders: beyond the comorbidity. BMC Psychiatry. DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-06340-8.

Kung, K. T. F. (2024). Autistic Traits, Gender Minority Stress, and Mental Health in Transgender and Non-Binary Adults. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54, 1389–1397. 

2023-2024

Huang, Y., Arnold, S. R. C., Foley, K.-R., & Trollor, J. N. (2024). A qualitative study of adults' and support persons' experiences of support after autism diagnosis. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 54(1157-1170).

Charlton, R. A., McQuaid, G. A., & Wallace, G. L. (2023). Social support and links to quality of life among middle-aged and older autistic adults. Autism, 27(1), 92-104.

Huang, Y., Trollor, J. N., Foley, K.-R., & Arnold, S. R. C. (2023). "I've Spent My Whole Life Striving to Be Normal": Internalized Stigma and Perceived Impact of Diagnosis in Autistic Adults. Autism in Adulthood, 5(4), 423-436.

2022

Cumin, J., Pelaez, S., & Mottron, L. (2022). Positive and differential diagnosis of autism in verbal women of typical intelligence: A Delphi study. Autism, 26(5), 1153-1164.

Huang, Y., Hwang, Y. I., Arnold, S. R. C., Lawson, L. P., Richdale, A. L., & Trollor, J. N. (2022). Autistic adults' experiences of diagnosis disclosure. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52(5301-5307).

Fusar-Poli, L., Brondino, N., Politi, P., & Aguglia, E. (2022). Missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses of adults with autism spectrum disorder. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, 272(187-198).