Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Aims & Scope

Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (RASD) publishes high quality empirical articles and reviews that contribute to a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) at all levels of description; genetic, neurobiological, cognitive, and behavioral.

The primary focus of the journal is to bridge the gap between basic research at these levels, and the practical questions and difficulties that are faced by individuals with ASD and their families, as well as carers, educators and clinicians.

In addition, the journal encourages submissions on topics that remain under-researched in the field.

We know shamefully little about the causes and consequences of the significant language and general intellectual impairments that characterize half of all individuals with ASD.

We know even less about the challenges that women with ASD face and less still about the needs of individuals with ASD as they grow older.

Medical and psychological co-morbidities and the complications they bring with them for the diagnosis and treatment of ASD represents another area of relatively little research.

At RASD we are committed to promoting high-quality and rigorous research on all of these issues, and we look forward to receiving many excellent submissions.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.828

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	100

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6453

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1138

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The clinical use of robots for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A critical review

  Citation: 466

  Authors: Joshua J., Lauren M., Michael, Charles R.

• The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorders

  Citation: 363

  Authors: Johnny L., Alison M.

• Language acquisition in autism spectrum disorders: A developmental review

  Citation: 343

  Authors: Inge-Marie, Ashley B., Jillian M., Elizabeth

• Outcomes in adolescents and adults with autism: A review of the literature

  Citation: 336

  Authors: Alissa, Adrienne

• A meta-analytic study on the effectiveness of comprehensive ABA-based early intervention programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Nienke, Robert, Hubert, Peter

• Physical exercise and individuals with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review

  Citation: 295

  Authors: Russell, Lynn Kern, Kristen, April, Whitney, Whitney

• The quality of life of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review

  Citation: 294

  Authors: Eleni, Joy

• “My greatest joy and my greatest heart ache:” Parents’ own words on how having a child in the autism spectrum has affected their lives and their families’ lives

  Citation: 291

  Authors: Barbara J., Virginia H., Robin P.

• Preliminary evidence suggesting caution in the use of psychiatric self-report measures with adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders

  Citation: 266

  Authors: C.A., J., D.P.

• Effects of physical exercise on Autism Spectrum Disorders: A meta-analysis

  Citation: 262

  Authors: Michelle, Ruud

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