Call for Papers - Special Issue on Challenging behaviour in Autism Spectrum Disorders
"This is just not another journal. Autism is a much needed, high quality publication for researchers, clinicians and all professionals who want to keep up-to-date on the exploding field of autism and other related neurodevelopmental disorders. Reading the journal will keep you current in research and practice." Thomas F. Anders, M.D.
"Autism provides a much needed outlet for the current explosion of high-quality autism research, both basic and applied." Simon Baron-Cohen
Autism provides a major international forum for research of direct and practical relevance to improving the quality of life for individuals with autism or autism-related disorders. The journal's success and popularity reflect the recent worldwide growth in the research and understanding of autistic spectrum disorders, and the consequent impact on the provision of treatment and care.
Autism is interdisciplinary in nature, focusing on evaluative research in all areas, including:
·:intervention
·:diagnosis
·:training
·:case study analyses of therapy
·:education
·:neurological issues
·:evaluation of particular therapies
·:quality of life issues
·:family issues and family services
·:medical and genetic issues
·:epidemiological research
JCR Impact Factor
2008 Ranking:
20/55 in Psychology, Developmental
2008 Impact Factor: 1.937
Electronic access:
Autism is available electronically on SAGE Journals Online at http://aut.sagepub.com
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